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
Debbie Barwick, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Cole, Chair, Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry