The AWRA Advisory Board (AAB) is comprised of senior and experienced human resources practitioners drawn from AMMA member and non-member companies in diverse sectors of the resource and energy industry.
The AAB’s objectives include:
- Assisting in industry program development and improvement;
- Providing information on relevant updates within their organisations and in the industry;
- Assisting in setting priorities for the AWRA initiative, including participating in ongoing planning activities;
- Advocating for the AWRA initiative; and
- Facilitating cooperation and communication between AWRA and the wider community.

Kath Soumanis
Vice President HR Global Operations

Liz Hansen
Culture and Inclusion Manager

Christopher Watts
General Manager Human Resources

Richard Zvirbulis | Emma Ogilve
Manager HR & IR | Commercial Manager

Linda O'Farrell
Director Fortescue People

Justine Fisher
General Manager Communications & Corporate Affairs

Jordana Sawtell
Global Senior Advisor Diversity and Inclusion

Prof Bob Wood
Director Futures Academy

Sam Toppenberg
Group Executive - People and Culture

Jacky Connolly
VP People and Global Capability