AWRA Advisory Board

The AWRA Advisory Board (AAB) is comprised of senior and experienced human resources practitioners drawn from AMMA member and non-member companies in diverse areas of the resource industry.

The AAB’s objectives include:

• Providing information on relevant updates within their organisations and in the industry;
• Assisting in program development and improvement;
• 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

Director Human Resources
Alcoa of Australia

Liz Hansen

Diversity and Inclusion Lead
AngloAmerican Metallurgical Coal

Sam Toppenberg

Group Director People and Culture
Broadspectrum

Christopher Watts

Regional Lead, Asia Pacific, HR Transformation Team
Chevron

Richard Zvirbulis

HR/IR Manager - Esso Production
ExxonMobil

Linda O'Farrell

Group Manager - Fortescue People
Fortescue Metals Group

Steve Batterham

Manager Human Resources - Australia
MMG

Val Madsen

General Manager, Human Resources
St Barbara

Jordana Sawtell

Global Senior Advisor - Diversity and Inclusion
Thiess

Prof Bob Wood

Director Futures Academy
University of Technology Sydney

Jacky Connolly

VP People and Global Capability
Woodside