Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

The ARA’s Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Advisory Committee exists to shape the retail industry by advancing diversity, equality, and inclusion with aligned priorities and visible achievements.

Comprising retail industry leaders wishing to publicly commit to advancing this agenda, this Advisory Committee will shape an industry response and achieve visible and impactful priorities to improve diversity and inclusion

Participating members act in an advisory capacity to facilitate a united, integrated approach to issues in a dynamic retail environment.

This advisory committee is by invitation to maintain diversity amongst committee members.

Purpose

This Advisory Committee seeks to support ARA members by:

Defining an authentic vision for diversity and inclusion across the retail industry and agree specific priorities to commit to
Taking a public stance on social issues that impact employees, customers and the community through collective and individual leadership action
Work as a united leadership group to implement progressive, powerful and lasting change across the retail landscape

Key Recent Focus Areas

Gender equality, women’s empowerment and Respect@Work
Reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
Inclusion of LGBTQ+ people

Advisory Committee Members

Elise Sharpley – Partner, Consulting, Deloitte
Natasha Stott Despoja – Committee Advisor
Erica Berchtold – CEO, The Iconic
Peter Johnson – CEO, Cotton On
Leah Weckert – CFO, Coles
Angus McKay – CEO, 7-Eleven
Jo Horgan – Managing Director, Mecca
Sarah Hunter – Managing Director, Officeworks
Anthony Heraghty – Group Managing Director/CEO, Super Retail Group
Lisa Keenan – Executive Director, M-POWER Mecca
Catriona Noble – EGM Retail Australia Post
Amanda Hutton – Telstra Retail and Regional Executive Telstra Consumer & Small Business