Our Speakers

Hayden Heta

Managing Director

Wamarra

Hayden Heta is the Managing Director of Wamarra - a self-performing civil contractor that provides meaningful careers to Aboriginal people through long-term and sustainable employment. Hayden is a natural leader and a proud Wiradjuri man with over 15 years of experience working in the public sector. His passion for exploring and realising opportunities for Aboriginal people stems from his experience working with Victorian Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities to provide employment opportunities and promote economic participation.

Sessions

Panel: Elevating Indigenous business through improving supply chain diversity

Underscoring the “why” of including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in corporate business
Highlighting the mutual benefits and far-reaching economic impacts of including First Nations businesses in supply chains
Advocating for your business and building networks to maximise your engagement

Hayden Heta, Managing Director, Wamarra

Isabella Birtles, Senior Social Procurement Advisor, Laing O’Rourke

Sara Stuart, Managing Director, Mob Jobs

Gordon Cole, Chair, Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Tim Milsom, Chief Executive Officer, Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry