Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I bring over two decades of global experience in supply chain optimisation, strategic sourcing, and category management across diverse sectors, including mining, healthcare, FMCG, IT, and energy. My career spans leadership roles at organisations such as YANCOAL, Queensland Health, Glencore, Caterpillar, and Reliance Worldwide, where I have consistently delivered measurable outcomes, ranging from multimillion-dollar savings to operational transformations.

As the founder of SIRI Supply Chain Consulting, I now advise clients on lifecycle modelling, vendor benchmarking, and compliance alignment. My expertise lies in translating complex procurement and logistics challenges into strategic opportunities. I have led ERP rollouts, implemented Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) frameworks, and driven inventory reductions of over 65%, while enhancing service delivery KPIs by up to 100%.

My academic foundation includes a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, complemented by hands-on experience in contract governance, risk mitigation, and scenario modelling. Whether optimising magnesia distribution for Sibelco or transforming pathology procurement for Queensland Health, I blend analytical rigour with stakeholder collaboration to deliver sustainable value.

Fluent in four languages and recognised with multiple awards—including the President…