As Global CEO of one of the world’s fastest growing non-profits, Sally’s mission is to inspire and support the World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) team and global community to collectively drive recognition and excellence in Commercial and Contract Management.

She is an experienced and accomplished commercial and contracts management professional, holding senior commercial positions at a range of corporate and multi-national organizations. Her focus is on the creation of positive and successful business relationships, constantly striving to ensure that businesses realize their true potential and value.

In 2019 Sally was invited to become Chair of the Board for the Open Contracting Partnership (OCP) and in 2021 she was appointed Professor in Practice in Strategy and Innovation at the University of Durham Business School.

Paula Folkes-Dallaire was appointed to the position of Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Defence and Marine Procurement on April 3, 2023. In this role, Paula supports Canada's military and coast guard operations by leading major air, land and marine procurements, and associated sustainment and support service contracts.

From 2019 to 2023, Paula served as the Director General of Defence Procurement at the Embassy of Canada. In this role, she led a team that manages Canada’s acquisitions under the United States Foreign Military Sales program as well as an international cooperation program for defence procurement.

Paula has over 14 years of executive experience in a variety of leadership roles within Public Services and Procurement Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. She served for almost four years as the Senior Director of Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project, working to replace Canada’s CF-18 fighter aircraft.

At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Paula held executive leadership roles in:

• Program Evaluation
• Corporate Planning, Performance and Reporting
• Corporate Risk Management
• Strategic Policy
• Real Property

She has also held senior analyst roles within the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada.

Paula holds a B.A. in Political Science, a Masters of Public Administration from The University of Toledo in Ohio, and a Certificate in Cyber Security Risk Management from Harvard. She is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and is a published author in the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation.

Simone leads Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging for GKN Aerospace; a global aerospace company, and is a Trustee for Let’s Feed Brum; a charity on a mission to make a lasting difference to those experiencing and at risk of homelessness. Simone is a speaker, published writer and truly committed to creating positive change.

CJ Lloyd Webley is a visionary writer, entrepreneur, and social impact leader dedicated to driving positive change in underserved communities. With a passion for storytelling and a flair for creativity, CJ leverages his experience as a playwright to inspire and empower others. As the founder of The Black Pounds Project (BPP), CJ has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering economic empowerment and promoting diversity and inclusion. Through innovative initiatives and a steadfast commitment to ethical leadership, CJ is shaping a more equitable and inclusive future for all.