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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.
Purpose
This Advisory Committee seeks to support ARA members by:
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Defining an authentic vision for diversity and inclusion across the retail industry and agree specific priorities to commit to
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Taking a public stance on social issues that impact employees, customers and the community through collective and individual leadership action
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Work as a united leadership group to implement progressive, powerful and lasting change across the retail landscape
Committee Members:
- Paul Zahra - CEO, Australian Retailers Association
- Elise Sharpley - Partner, Consulting, Deloitte
- Natasha Stott Despoja - Committee Advisor
- Laura Berry - CEO, Supply Nation
- Erica Berchtold - CEO, The Iconic
- Peter Johnson - CEO, Cotton On
- Leah Weckert - CFO, Coles
- Michael Schneider - Managing Director, Bunnings Group
- Angus McKay - CEO, 7-Eleven
- Jo Horgan - Managing Director, Mecca
- Sarah Hunter - Managing Director, Officeworks
- Natalie Davis - Managing Director - Supermarkets, Woolworths
- Ian Bailey - Managing Director, Kmart
- Patrick Noone - CEO, Costco
- Sarah Rovis - Managing Director Mimco, Country Road Group
- Anthony Heraghty - Group Managing Director/CEO, Super Retail Group
- Richard Murray - Group CEO, Premier Retail
- Tanny Mangos - Executive General Manager Community, Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement, Australia Post
Committee Leaders
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