VIC Branch - Turning Procurement Policy into Responsible Supplier Performance Using AI

You are invited to join the VIC Committee and fellow procurement professionals for a focused panel event which will include the following discussions:

• From inaction to impact: Why dynamic materiality matters in responsible procurement

• Bridging the policy-to-practice gap - using AI to track credentials and close the loop

• Embedding processes that drive high performance and measurable impact

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025

🕒 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm (AEST)

📍 Location: Marsh McLennan - Tower 1, 727 Collins St, Docklands 3008

Event Programme: 

5:00pm: Registration and Arrival/networking
5:30pm: Welcome - CIPS Committee/Chair
5:35pm: Presentation / Panel Discussion / Q&A
6:30pm: Post Event Networking Drinks
7:00pm: Event concludes

Event Speakers:

Dayna Simpson - Professor Responsible Operations and Supply Chain Management, Monash Business School

Dayna is a Professor of Responsible Operations and Supply Chain Management. She researches and writes on organisational responsibility for the impact of their operational and supply chain decisions. This includes the choices of procurement (in supplier selection, and labor incident remediation) and operations.

Frances Atkins -Co-Founder, givvable

Frances is a mission driven leader and director of givvable, an AI-powered platform used by companies and governments to automate complex supplier diligence.

She has 20+ years' experience in corporate, finance, and legal sectors, with expertise in M&A, corporate finance and NFP, and holds an MBA (with excellence) from AGSM, a Masters in Law from USyd, and a Bachelor of Commerce & Law from UNSW.

Brian Fitzpatrick - Managing Partner, BRYK Consulting

Brian Fitzpatrick is the Managing Partner at BRYK Consulting, where he and his teams help organisations deliver immediate outcomes while setting and driving longer-term strategic visions. With a career spanning senior roles in government, industry, and consulting, Brian brings a rare combination of strategic insight, policy experience, and technology expertise to complex procurement and supplier performance challenges.

Penny Wells - Director of PMO and Procurement, MinterEllison

Penny Wells is the Director of PMO and Procurement at MinterEllison, one of Australia's largest law firms. Penny leads strategic initiatives that drive cost efficiency and innovation across the firm. With a background in IT and consulting and deep expertise in project governance and supplier management, Penny has been instrumental in leveraging technology in MinterEllison's procurement processes.

She is a passionate advocate for responsible and sustainable sourcing, and her leadership has helped shape MinterEllison’s approach to supplier due diligence and commercial outcomes. Penny joins us today to share insights from her experience at the intersection of technology, procurement, and strategic transformation.

Ian Griffith - Head of Procurement, DuluxGroup Limited

With 30 years of experience, including multiple overseas assignments and work across a wide variety of industries and businesses, Ian has developed a high-value, structured, and strategic approach to supply chain optimisation and procurement.

He is approaching 13 years as Head of Procurement for DuluxGroup, managing an A$2Bn+ spend across a diverse range of categories and industries. Since DuluxGroup became part of the Nippon Paints Group, Ian’s role has expanded to include close interaction with the global Nippon procurement organisation.

A beautiful selection of Indigenous themed canapes will be served along with a selection of beverages.

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

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