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!

Ro Coroneos is founder of Praxis ESG, advising organisations on all aspects of the ‘S’ (or social) dimension of ESG. Formerly global Head of Responsible Sourcing at Lendlease, Ro’s expertise spans responsible sourcing, supply chain risk, social procurement, human rights and  modern slavery risk due diligence and reporting, and social impact. Prior to this, Ro led the Social Strategy for Lendlease’s Barangaroo South Urban Regeneration Project. She received the Australian Human Rights Commission (Business) Award in 2016 for her ‘Design for Dignity’ best practice principles for inclusive urban design. Ro also oversaw the multi-award-winning pop-up training college in partnership with TAFE NSW, skilling over 10,000 construction workers, during delivery of the Project. Ro is an accredited mediator, and currently serves on the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group.