Sharon is a passionate advocate for driving shared values and positive change in the world. She recognises the advancement of the capabilities of our commercial, procurement, contracting, supply chain, and legal professionals as integral to building a better future for people, prosperity, and the planet.

As the Group Regional Head of APAC at WorldCC, Sharon spearheads the association's activities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Her commitment extends to supporting the WorldCC Foundation, where she actively champions sustainable and inclusive contracting practices.

With over two decades of executive experience in Australia and internationally, particularly in the non-profit membership space, Sharon has played a pivotal role in advancing global procurement and supply chain expertise, while ensuring diversity and inclusion are top of mind. Whether as the Director of Global Programs at Procurious or as General Manager for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, Sharon has consistently aimed to elevate the capabilities and profile of the procurement and supply chain profession across the region.

Sharon is dedicated to driving positive change in the world—one contract at a time!

Kylie Chown is an award-winning LinkedIn Strategist, Speaker, and Trainer, widely recognised for helping professionals create impactful digital first impressions.  

As the Director of My Digital Brand and Australia’s first Certified Social Media Crisis Advisor, Kylie has dedicated over a decade to enhancing the LinkedIn presence of thousands of professionals and corporate teams across Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Kylie’s expertise spans profile optimisation, LinkedIn strategy, and social media crisis management, enabling her clients to achieve growth, build connections, and control their digital narrative.  

With notable speaking engagements for Lenovo, the Australian Institute of Management, and the Association of Professional Builders, Kylie’s sessions offer clear, actionable takeaways that participants can implement immediately.  

Her work has driven measurable outcomes, including significant increases in profile visibility, engagement, and confidence among attendees.  

Testimonials highlight Kylie’s ability to simplify complex digital strategies, making them accessible and relevant to diverse industries. Kylie’s insights have been featured in The Huffington Post, Business Women Media, and Social Media Examiner, and she is the co-author of Connect, a guide to using LinkedIn for business growth.  

Beyond her professional roles, Kylie co-hosts LinkedIn Local Brisbane, emphasising the importance of taking online connections offline. Her mission is clear: to empower professionals to make a great digital first impression that drives business success.