Biography:

Kate Burr is a Comedian turned Humour & Leadership specialist who helps people get better business outcomes by developing their COMIC INTELLIGENCE. She teaches Leaders and Professionals how to build better relationships, improve performance and increase their results through engagement and humour.

‘Inside SA Health’s Spend’ session overview:
Hear from Mark Schroder, Director of Supply Chain Excellence, on where SA Health is spending across medical, clinical and non-clinical categories. Learn about the drivers behind the spend and where suppliers should be focusing.

‘AI and Innovation in Health: Insights from SA Health Leaders’ session overview:
Join leaders from across SA Health as they share their insights on how technological innovation in artificial intelligence is influencing healthcare. The panel will explore opportunities, challenges, and future directions.
Speakers: Tina Hardin, Marc Agzarian, and Mark Schroder, SA Health.

‘Procurement across SA Health: Priorities and Opportunities’ session overview:
Gain a system-wide view of SA Health’s procurement landscape as Executive and Senior Procurement Specialists share upcoming priorities, how to align with evolving needs, and how to strengthen partnerships across South Australia’s largest health network.
Speakers: Anoop Mammen, Richard Woolford, Peter Mullen, and Elke Kropf, SA Health.

‘Working Together for What’s Next’ session overview:
Join SA Health’s new Chief Procurement Officer, Richard Woolford, as he shares his perspective on the future of procurement. Drawing on his experience across KPMG and ANZ, Richard will share how collaboration, sustainability, and meaningful partnerships can drive positive change across the sector.

BIOGRAPHY: Richard Woolford is the Chief Procurement Officer for the South Australia Department of Health and Wellbeing, leading procurement strategy and supplier relationship management (SRM) across the state’s healthcare system. With over two decades of experience in strategic sourcing and SRM, Richard has held senior leadership roles at ANZ Bank, Telstra, and KPMG Australia, driving SRM program design and procurement transformation. He is recognized for building high-performing teams, fostering collaborative supplier partnerships, and delivering sustainable, value-driven outcomes. Richard is passionate about leveraging procurement to enhance healthcare delivery and operational efficiency.

‘Procurement across SA Health: Priorities and Opportunities’ session overview:
Gain a system-wide view of SA Health’s procurement landscape as Executive and Senior Procurement Specialists share upcoming priorities, how to align with evolving needs, and how to strengthen partnerships across South Australia’s largest health network.
Speakers: Anoop Mammen, Richard Woolford, Peter Mullen, and Elke Kropf, SA Health.

BIOGRAPHY:
Peter Mullen is a seasoned health executive with over four decades of experience in health administration, corporate services, and strategic leadership across South Australia’s public health sector. Currently he is the Executive Director of Corporate Operations at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN).  Peter leads a diverse portfolio encompassing facilities management, capital delivery, procurement, licensing, leasing, sustainability, disaster resilience, and health information services.

Throughout his career, Peter has held key leadership roles, including oversight of Corporate Services Directorates and serving as CEO of multiple SA Country Health Services. He is recognised for driving operational excellence, leading complex change initiatives, and fostering collaborative environments that support innovation and continuous improvement.

Peter holds formal qualifications in Business (Health Administration) from the South Australian Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Business from the University of South Australia. He brings a blend of academic insight and practical experience, underpinned by strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in healthcare settings.

‘Curating A Successful Tender’ session overview: 
Hear from Rema Ghosn and Abidemi Akinloye on their tips and tricks to successfully navigate the SA Government tender and request for quote processes.

BIOGRAPHY: Rema Ghosn is a Senior Procurement Manager at SA Health with over 30 years in SA Government, including 22 years in procurement and contract management. Leading a team of 10, she delivers multi-million-dollar strategic projects with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and timely outcomes. Her leadership has earned her team in SA Health multiple awards in 2025, including CIPS Public Procurement Project of the Year and Procurement SA Team of the Year. Rema builds strong stakeholder relationships, drives positive team culture under pressure, and actively contributes to industry advancement as a member of the Adelaide Women in Procurement Committee.

‘Curating A Successful Tender’ session overview: 
Hear from Rema Ghosn and Abidemi Akinloye on their tips and tricks to successfully navigate the SA Government tender and request for quote processes.

BIOGRAPHY: Abidemi (Abi) Akinloye is an accomplished procurement and category management professional with over 15 years of experience driving strategic sourcing and category management excellence within South Australia’s health system. As Principal Category Manager for SA Health, he has successfully led complex, high-value procurements, delivering transformative commercial outcomes and fostering innovation across healthcare services. An expert in data-driven decision-making, agile leadership, and stakeholder engagement, Abi has led major initiatives in clinical services procurement ensuring value for money, transparency, and public trust. A certified PMP, and an Executive MBA scholar, he brings a unique blend of commercial acumen, policy insight, and strategic foresight to advancing procurement as a catalyst for better health outcomes. Abi’s leadership exemplifies how strategic procurement can reshape systems, empower partnerships, and deliver sustainable value for South Australia.

‘SA Ambulance Service – Beyond Sirens’ session overview:
Join Lachlan Graham for practical tips on collaborating effectively with SAAS and gain insights into the future direction of the ambulance and emergency response industry.

BIOGRAPHY:

Lachie Graham is the A/Operations Manager of Clinical Resources at the South Australian Ambulance Service, he is responsible for the innovation, procurement, deployment, and supply chain management of clinical equipment to support contemporaneous and reliable care for frontline paramedics.

He also serves as Vice President of the Burnside Country Fire Service and as a casual academic at the University of Adelaide, contributing to leadership and health education. He is also heavily involved with the peak professional body for Paramedicine (The Australasian College of Paramedicine) where he served as state chairman for many years.

Outside of work, Lachie enjoys snowboarding and spending time outdoors.

‘Celsus: An Environmental, Social and Governance Journey’ session overview:
Celsus is committed to a sustainable and socially responsible future. Join Damien Breen as he explores case studies highlighting their ESG initiatives.

BIOGRAPHY: Damien Breen leads operations and sustainability at Celsus, the operator of the Royal Adelaide Hospital. With over 25 years of experience in engineering, compliance, and environmental strategy, Damien has spent the last decade focused on PPPs in the health and education sectors across Australia. Since joining Celsus in 2020, he has driven key ESG initiatives including net zero targets, waste reduction trials, and benchmarking through GRESB—positioning the hospital as a leader in sustainable healthcare infrastructure.

‘AI and Innovation in Health: Insights from SA Health Leaders’ session overview:
Join leaders from across SA Health as they share their insights on how technological innovation in artificial intelligence is influencing healthcare. The panel will explore opportunities, challenges, and future directions.
Speakers: Tina Hardin, Marc Agzarian, and Mark Schroder, SA Health.

BIOGRAPHY: Associate Professor Marc Agzarian is the Clinical Services Director of South Australia Medical Imaging (SAMI), the single public sector medical imaging service in South Australia. SAMI operates at 13 sites across 10 public hospitals.
Marc is also Head of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at SAMI Flinders Medical Centre and has had a long term affiliation with the College of Medicine & Public Health at Flinders University.
Marc’s subspecialty interests are diagnostic neuroradiology, neuro-oncology, magnetic resonance tractography, magnetic resonance spectroscopy and the imaging of movement disorders. He convenes the weekly Neurosurgery and NeurologyStroke clinical-radiological meetings at Flinders Medical Centre.

‘AI and Innovation in Health: Insights from SA Health Leaders’ session overview:
Join leaders from across SA Health as they share their insights on how technological innovation in artificial intelligence is influencing healthcare. The panel will explore opportunities, challenges, and future directions.
Speakers: Tina Hardin, Marc Agzarian, and Mark Schroder, SA Health.

BIOGRAPHY: Tina Hardin is the inaugural Executive Director, Clinical Informatics for the Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health (CEIH).  She is a leader with a passion for innovation and data-driven solutions in healthcare. As the Executive Director of Clinical Informatics and Innovation, she brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including a deep knowledge of health data assets and management practices. Tina is known for her strategic vision and ability to drive organisational change. Her expertise lies in optimising clinical workflows, leveraging data analytics, and fostering a culture of innovation. With a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes, Tina is dedicated to advancing healthcare through the application of data to drive change.

Tina holds a Bachelor of Science (Monash University/University of Adelaide) and a Bachelor of Business (Management Information Systems; University of South Australia).

Procurement across SA Health: Priorities and Opportunities session overview:

Gain a system-wide view of SA Health’s procurement landscape as Executive and Senior Procurement Specialists share upcoming priorities, how to align with evolving needs, and how to strengthen partnerships across South Australia’s largest health network.

BIOGRAPHY: As the Team Lead of the CALHN Procurement team, I oversee strategic and complex procurement projects while also managing procurement governance, capability development, capability development, product optimisation and savings projects across CALHN. As an accomplished procurement leader I have significant experience in procurement advisory within both commercial and government contracting environments, commercial negotiation, delivering end-to-end procurement projects, contract management, and project management. I have formal qualification in Bachelors of Engineering (Electronics and Communication) with extensive experience in technical cost analysis, process improvement projects, business analytics as well as supply chain management.

Partnering for global impact, powered by local action – ISS Facility Services session overview: 
Explore with Greg Howie how ISS’s global ESG commitments are brought to life in South Australia – turning big-picture goals into real, measurable impact across SA Health hospitals, facilities, and communities to create safer, greener, and more inclusive environments.

BIOGRAPHY: Sustainability Manager, ISS Facility Services
With over seven years of combined experience in healthcare and facilities management, Greg Howie plays a pivotal role in translating global sustainability concepts into practical, locally driven initiatives. His deep understanding of the complexities within healthcare environments ensures that solutions are both effective and adaptable—recognising that no single approach fits all.
Greg is particularly passionate about waste diversion from landfill and fostering strong alignment between third-party contractors and ISS’s broader sustainability goals, including carbon emission reduction targets. His work reflects a balance between strategic innovation and operational impact, driving measurable change across ISS’s healthcare portfolio.

Supplier Awards Presentation overview:
The conference concludes with the 2025 SA Health Supplier Awards & Networking, where Deputy Chief Executive Judith Formston and Executive Director Ben Seidel celebrate outstanding suppliers across five categories, acknowledging their excellence and collaboration with SA Health.

BIOGRAPHY: Ben joins SA Health with an extensive public sector career, starting at the Auditor-General’s Department and, most recently, serving as Director of Financial and Procurement Services at the Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Throughout his career, Ben has overseen a broad range of corporate services functions, including finance, audit, risk, and human resources, as well as non-corporate areas such as security and emergency management. He is a member of CPA Australia and holds the MCIPS designation

Welcome and Official Opening:
The conference opens with MC Kate Burr welcoming guests, a vibrant Welcome to Country by Robert Taylor and the Dusty Feet Mob dancers, followed by an insightful address from the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, the Hon. Chris Picton MP.

Strengthening Partnerships Between Aboriginal Businesses and SA Health:
Join Haydyn Bromley, Aboriginal business owner and co-founder of Bookabee Australia, as he shares insights from 21 years of experience supplying to government as a small family-based enterprise. Hear practical advice on how Aboriginal businesses can navigate procurement processes and how government buyers can better engage, understand, and collaborate with Aboriginal suppliers in a more culturally sensitive and respectful manner.

BIOGRAPHY: Haydyn is a descendant of the Adnyamathanha, Yarluyandi and Narungga peoples. He has direct family ties with the Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Simpson Desert & SouthWest Queensland. Haydyn is a qualified teacher with over 30 years’ experience in education and training. He has had a diverse career including representing Australia on several occasions at national and international gatherings. Haydyn established his own company Bookabee Australia in 2005 with a vision to become a leader in authentic Aboriginal Cultural Tourism and Aboriginal Cultural Consultancy Services. Through Bookabee, Haydyn has delivered Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity & Respect Training to many thousands of participants across schools, universities and Government, NGO, corporate and private organisations. Bookabee Australia delivers Aboriginal Cultural tours in Adelaide, and on Country experiences in the Flinders Ranges. Bookabee is a South Australian Tourism Hall of Fame recipient and multi-award-winning company based in Adelaide South Australia. Haydyn is currently a member the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Parks Co-Management Board and the Interagency Steering Committee for Flinders Ranges World Heritage. In 2023 Haydn was
elected as Chairperson of the South Australian Aboriginal Tour Operators Committee (SAATOC) and board member to the Tourism Industry Council of South Australia (TICSA). Haydyn is the City of Adelaide 2021 Australian Citizen of the Year Award Recipient. He was recognised for his dedication, commitment and contribution to the community and business in the field of Aboriginal Cultural Sensitivity and Respect Training

AI and Innovation in Healthcare Panel Discussion:
Join leaders from across SA Health as they share their insights on how technological innovation in artificial intelligence is influencing healthcare. The panel will explore opportunities, challenges, and future directions.

BIOGRAPHY:

Abdel is well known and respected across SA Health for his skills and experience in healthcare service delivery, digital health and innovation.

As Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Digital Health at the Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Abdel’s focus is on embedding cutting-edge innovation into healthcare service delivery. Abdel works to improve consumer/patient experiences in a sector that touches lives profoundly. Abdel works to transform healthcare through digital efficacy and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.