DCA CEO Roundtable – Perth 2025

DCA’s CEO Roundtables is an exclusive event that brings together industry leaders to discuss a shared vision to help build a more inclusive world and enhance diversity and inclusion across all sectors. The roundtable explored a wide range of topics; including leadership, doubling down and connecting to purpose and values, racism and inclusive recruitment practices. 

At this roundtable, hosted by Compass Group, our guests included:

  • Pippa Marando (she/her), Acting Chief Executive Officer, Synergy
  • Chloe Thomas (she/her), Director of People and Culture, Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations
  • Brett Craig (he/him), Executive Director – Growth, Strategy & Innovation, Compass Group
  • Virginia Mapedzahama (she/her), Scholar in Residence & Special Projects Director, DCA
  • Graham Kerr (he/him), Chief Executive Officer, South32
  • Han Bailey (she/her), Marketing & Membership Engagement Director, DCA
  • Catherine Hunter (she/her), Chief Executive Officer, DCA
  • Vanessa Martin (she/her), General Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, Compass Group
  • Peter Bennett (he/him), Chief Executive Officer, Clough Webuild Group
  • Craig Mutton (he/him), Board Member, DCA
  • Professor Braden Hill (he/him), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students, Equity and Indigenous), Edith Cowan University
  • Alison Howat (she/her), Executive Director, People, Compass Group

 If you are interested in hosting, attending or would like to find out more about our coming CEO Roundtables contact us at events@dca.org.au