SA Branch - Supply Chain Impacts: What does the future look like?

Join the SA Branch Committee for this Supply Chain focused panel event, where you can hear from Supply Chain leaders as they discuss their experience and answer your questions.

This event will get you thinking differently about risks, impacts and strategies to manage your supply chain, and is kindly sponsored by AltFive.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday 18 September 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm (ACST)

📍 Location: Mylk Bar on Waymouth - 82 Waymouth Street Adelaide 5000

Event Programme: 
5:15pm - Registration and Arrival
5:30pm - Pre-Event Networking Drinks
6:00pm - Welcome: CIPS Committee/Chair/Sponsor Introduction
6:05pm - Sponsor Presentation
6:10pm - Speaker Introductions
6:40pm - Panel Discussion
8:00pm - Branch Chair Thank You and Event Close
8:10pm onwards - Post Event Networking Drinks

Event Speakers:

Richard Burley - Supply Chain Manager, RedArc

Richard has more than 18 years' experience working for advances manufacturing supply chains across naval defence, radio communication, electronics and mining. With 26 years of purchasing experience in the UK and Australia, he has a passion for customer relationship development and team leadership.

Tony Leung - Head of Strategic Sourcing, R.M.Williams

Tony is an MBA qualified supply chain and procurement professional with over 20+ years working across global brands, specializing in procurement, vendor management, quality, and project delivery. Known for strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen, and a collaborative leadership style, I bring a practical, results-driven approach to complex supply chain challenges. Passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in procurement.

Tom Birch - Managing Director, AltFive

Tom has over 16 years of experience across the private and public sectors in operational, commercial, and consulting roles, and brings a unique blend of expertise. Prior to ALTFIVE, he spent 4.5 years as a Senior Management Consultant at Ernst & Young, where he honed his strategic and critical thinking skills. Renowned for his entrepreneurial spirit and pragmatic leadership, Tom is a natural communicator with a reputation for delivering results.

Marissa Brown - Chief Supply Chain Officer, Quantem

Marissa Moraitis is a commercial, people-focused leader with more than 20 years’ experience across supply chain and contract management. Her career has taken her through senior roles in national and global organisations, including Quantem Bulk Liquid Storage and Handling, the South Australian Education Department, Downer (Spotless Group), BP, Leighton Contractors, and BAE Systems Australia, giving her a broad view of how to drive impact across different industries and sectors.

Known for her collaborative approach, Marissa brings teams together, builds trust, and creates a culture where accountability and improvement go hand in hand. She holds a Master of Supply Chain Management from Melbourne Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide.

Thank you to AltFive for sponsoring this event, providing the venue, food and beverages. 

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