Laura Callinan - Senior Recruitment Specialist, Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics, Miller Leith
A highly driven Recruitment Professional, with a demonstrated ability of working in the staffing and recruiting industry across Europe and Australia. Specialising in supply chain, procurement and logistics recruitment, Laura partners with leading businesses across NSW to build the teams that keep industries moving. An active contributor with the ASCLA, Laura shares insights on workforce trends and is passionate about the role supply chain plays in shaping a more sustainable future. Passionate about Diversity & Inclusion, removing unconscious bias from the hiring process and continuously improving recruitment processes and delivery.
Matt Walker - Practice Lead, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Miller Leith
For 17 years, Matt has specialised in the Manufacturing and Supply Chain ecosystem, connecting organisations with professionals who bring efficiency, precision, and leadership across every stage of the value chain. He began his career in the UK, then relocated to New Zealand to establish a dedicated Manufacturing and Operations recruitment division for the business before coming to Sydney 8 years ago. Specialising in mid-senior appointments across food, beverage, industrial and broader B2B industries, Matt identifies what organisations need to secure long-tenured teams who drive impact from the factory floor to the customer door
Matt Cowdroy - Founder, Productivity Ninja & Culture Champ, Think Productive Australia
Matt Cowdroy is the Founder of Think Productive Australia and a leading Productivity Ninja, speaker and workplace productivity specialist. With more than 20 years of corporate experience, Matt understands the pressures of modern working life and helps individuals and teams improve focus, manage priorities and work more effectively. His practical approach combines productivity, leadership, communication, wellbeing and mindfulness to help people achieve more while reducing stress.
MODERATOR
Ishan Galapathy – Excellence Strategist, Speaker, Author
Ishan Galapathy is an Operational Excellence strategist, productivity expert, speaker, author and facilitator with more than 25 years’ experience across manufacturing, supply chain and operations in several countries. His practical approach focuses on people, leadership and continuous improvement, helping businesses simplify complexity and achieve better performance. Ishan is also the author of ADVANCE and host of the Excellence Unlocked podcast.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Participants in the ASCLA National Mentoring Program
- Supply Chain & Logistics professionals
- Industry leaders and managers
- HR and talent professionals
- Professionals interested in AI and sustainability
- Anyone looking to grow their career and network
Event Access & Registration
To help us manage event access and catering, all attendees must be registered in advance. Please note that walk-ins will not be permitted on the day.