Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are rarely in roles that involve managing profit and loss for an organisation, driving commercial advantage or shaping enterprise risk.

It’s time to raise the ceiling for Indigenous leaders. Corporate Australia needs to invest in Indigenous leadership that’s commercially grounded, culturally strong, and unapologetically strategic for Indigenous professionals to be equipped with the skills and networks to step into executive and board roles and to stop pigeonholing Indigenous people in Indigenous-facing roles.

Join DCA CEO, Catherine Hunter (she/her), and our panel of leaders who will share their comprehensive approach to creating commercial leadership opportunities for First Nations people.

Guest speakers include:

• Brad Welsh (he/him), a proud member of the Muruwari tribe from north-western New South Wales and founder and CEO of Mawal. An organisation that is deeply committed to raising the ceiling for the next generation of Indigenous corporate leaders by building a future where Indigenous representation on ASX-listed C-Suites and boards of directors is no longer a rarity but a thriving reality.

• Bronwyn Dodd (she/her), a proud Ngarrindjeri woman from South Australia, sits on the DCA Board of Directors, and currently participating in the Mawal Leadership program. A program designed for Indigenous leaders seeking to grow their corporate careers.

• Kristina Keneally AO (she/her), an experienced mentor using teachable moments to help guide Indigenous talent on their journey by combining personalised coaching techniques, exposure to professional networks and stretch opportunities to provide real-world exposure.

Who should attend: D&I practitioners, CPO’s, business leaders, HR Directors/Managers, employees and line managers, or Employee Resource Group Members.

Accessibility

Live captions are available on your smart device during the event.

If you need an Auslan interpreter, please let us know at least 10 working days before the event.

If you have any other access needs, email us at events@dca.org.au.