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Four speakers, two days

5–6 April 2027, Kota Kinabalu. Three speakers from Veraison WA, Perth, plus an international case study from an accomplished civil and structural engineer.

Ashley John Hunt

Over 20 years of experience across local government, utilities, resources, and psychology

Ashley Hunt, Director, Veraison WA

79% TRIFR reduction, major WA utilities organisation

Director, Veraison WA

veraison.com.au

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Ash is an experienced Culture and Change Expert and Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience across local government, utilities, resources, and psychology. He specializes in executive coaching (CEOs, Elected Members, and Boards), culture transformation, safety leadership, and psychological safety.

Full background, roles and projects

Current Roles

  • Director, VeraisonWA (2010 – Present): Co-founder specializing in executive coaching, culture optimization programs, safety leadership, and strategic facilitation.
  • Managing Director, DataDrivesInsight.com (2020 – Present): Co-founder managing an assessment platform focused on leadership, culture, and psychological safety.
  • Panel-Approved CEO Coach: LG Professionals WA.

Selected Key Achievements

  • Safety Performance: Reduced TRIFR by 79% and SIFR by 100% while increasing hazard reporting for a major Western Australian utilities organization.
  • Culture Transformation: Boosted staff satisfaction (40 to 69) and motivation (36 to 76) during an 18-month culture program for a non-profit.
  • Change Management: Led change management during a CEO transition, major restructure, and merger preparation for a 200 FTE organization facing regulatory shifts.

Previous Experience

  • Project Director & Management Consultant, JMJ Associates (2012 – 2017): Delivered safety culture transformation projects for major resource clients, including Chevron (Gorgon & Wheatstone), BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, and Origin APLNG.

Education & Top Accreditations

  • Qualifications: MBA (Curtin University), Bachelor of Social Work (Edith Cowan University), BA in Psychology & Sociology (La Trobe University).
  • Certifications: Human Synergistics Accredited Practitioner (OCI/OEI, LSI, GSI, LI/MI), DDI Accredited Practitioner (CILCA, HILCA, TeamExcel, LeaderExcel), SHL Occupational Testing, and Certificate IV in Training & Assessing.

Local Government & Project Experience

  • Project Lead / Facilitator: Shire of Capel, Shire of Manjimup, City of Busselton, City of Belmont, Waverley Council, Town of Victoria Park, City of South Perth, City of Kwinana, City of Canning, City of Melville, and Sadleirs.

Abigail Kate Hunt

Over 20 years of experience in leadership development, culture transformation, conflict resolution, and psychological safety

Abby Hunt, Counselling Psychologist, Veraison WA

Over20 years in leadership development and culture transformation

Counselling Psychologist, Veraison WA

veraison.com.au

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Abby is a Counselling Psychologist and Leadership Specialist with over 20 years of experience in leadership development, culture transformation, conflict resolution, and psychological safety. Her approach combines psychological insight with practical frameworks to help CEOs, Executives, Elected Members, and frontline leaders build high-performing, constructive workplace cultures.

Full background, roles and projects

Current Roles

  • Co-Founder & Managing Director, Veraison WA (2010 – Present): Executive coach and trusted advisor delivering leadership transformation programs, executive coaching, and clinical/P&D training across local government, mining, aged care, and community sectors.
  • Co-Founder, DataDrivesInsight.com (2020 – Present): Oversees the management of a leadership, culture, and psychological safety assessment platform.

Selected Key Project Experience

  • Anglicare Australia: Conducts executive coaching and team development using TeamExcel diagnostic tools to analyze psychological safety, address operational blockers, and embed micro-learnings and constructive team behaviors.
  • Brightwater Care Group: Designed and delivered a multi-year, organization-wide leadership transformation program, including capability mapping, co-designed leadership modules, and executive coaching.
  • Specialized Programs: Developed niche initiatives such as FIFO couple support programs, safety leadership, Solution-Focused Coaching, Schema-Focused Therapy, and mediation/conflict resolution interventions.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Manager of Organisational Development, PRIMEXL Corporate Psychology (2004 – 2010): Managed corporate psychology initiatives, designed transformational leadership programs, and provided professional mediation to resolve team conflict and dysfunctional relational patterns.

Key Speaking Engagements

  • Guest Speaker, Women in Leadership Summit Perth (2024)
  • Guest Speaker, LG Professionals NSW Conference (2024)
  • Guest Speaker, LG Professionals VIC Conference (2024)
  • Guest Speaker, ‘Making of Me’ LunchBoxList

Education, Qualifications & Accreditations

  • Qualifications: MSc in Counselling Psychology (Curtin University), Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (Curtin University).
  • Accreditations & Training: Trained Mediator; Human Synergistics Accredited (LSI & GSI); DataDrivesInsight Accredited (TeamExcel, LeaderExcel, CILA, HILCA); Specialist training in Schema, Solution-Focused, and EI-based frameworks.

Selected Client & Local Government Experience

  • Major Clients: BHP Billiton, Silver Chain / RDNS, Brightwater Care Group, Anglicare Australia, Stirling Alliance.
  • Local Government Projects: Project Lead / Delivery Team for City of Melville, City of Subiaco, City of Perth, City of Armadale, Town of Victoria Park, City of South Perth, City of Kwinana, and City of Canning.

Damian Panozza

Designed and facilitated national capability/leadership programs for over 3,500 business bankers

Damian Panozza, organisational psychologist

Over3,500 business bankers in national leadership programs

Organisational psychologist

veraison.com.au

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Organisational Psychologist, Executive Leadership Coach, and Capability Specialist with extensive experience across corporate, government, sports, and non-profit sectors. They specialize in applying human-centered design, agile practices, neuroleadership, and evidence-based psychology to drive organizational culture, executive performance, and workplace wellbeing.

Full background, roles and projects

Overview & Summary

  • Role & Title: Organisational Psychologist, Executive Leadership & Capability Coach, Corporate Consultant.
  • Key Affiliations: Co-consultant/associate with Veraison WA, DataDrivesInsight.com (DDI), DeakinCo., Swinburne Edge, and Peter Berry Consulting.
  • Core Focus: Executive coaching, C-Suite & Board development, culture transformation, workplace wellbeing, and psychological/psychosocial safety.
  • Methodologies & Tools: Utilizes Neuroleadership (SCARF model, Growth Mindset), Human-Centered Design, Agile frameworks, and psychological evidence-based models (CBT, ACT, Mindfulness).
  • Psychometric Expertise: Accredited practitioner across major diagnostic suites, including Hogan, Saville Wave, Human Synergistics (LSI/GSI), DISC, and Coach@Work.

Professional Background & Experience

  • Executive Coaching & Leadership: Works with C-Suite executives, Boards, and senior leaders across diverse sectors including banking/finance, mining, health, technology, government, and sport.
  • Key Projects & Impact:
  • National Australia Bank (NAB): Designed and facilitated national capability/leadership programs for over 3,500 business bankers.
  • Australian Red Cross: Provided executive coaching to the Board and Executive team to guide major organizational change and leadership development.
  • Corporate & Sports Consulting: Delivered team performance, culture, and alignment initiatives for organizations such as IBM, Inventium, and the Geelong Cats Football Club (focusing on work-life balance frameworks and Reconciliation Action Plans).

Education & Accreditations

  • Master of Industrial & Organisational Psychology – Deakin University (Recipient of the Barry Fallon Award for Best Thesis)
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology & Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
  • AHPRA Endorsed Organisational Psychologist and Board-Approved Psychology Supervisor.
  • Certified Brain-Based Coach (NeuroLeadership Institute) & Agile Certified Professional.

John Shui Kun Wong

Over 35 years of engineering, managerial and leadership experience

John Shui Kun Wong, civil and structural engineer

Over35 years of engineering, managerial and leadership experience

Engineering Management Services to Local Councils

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Accomplished Civil and Structural Engineer with over 35 years of engineering, managerial and leadership experience in the civil and structural engineering industries in Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. Worked in both the government and private sectors. Proven record in driving tactical and strategic transformation, team culture optimization, developing innovative civil engineering strategies and solutions, leading outcome focused negotiations with stakeholders, optimizing infrastructure asset design, construction and maintenance performance outcome, and embedding innovative lifecycle management practices for long‑term financial sustainability.

Full background, roles and projects

Recognised for empowering high‑performing teams, fostering trust among diverse stakeholder groups and delivering complex infrastructure and public facility designs and construction programs exceeding $100 million in combined budgets. A visionary and down to earth leader committed to knowledge sharing, excellence, ethical governance, safety and continuous improvement aligned with community and organisational vision and values. A member of Institute of Engineers Aust and International Coaching Federation.

All four speakers are trainers registered with HRD Corp for this programme (Training Programme No. 10001776702).

All four speakers sit on the Grand Plenary Panel on Day 2, with open-floor questions.

Register for 5–6 April 2027

RM2,200 normal rate · RM1,980 early bird (10% off) · RM1,870 group rate (15% off, min 3 pax) Early-bird period: dates to be confirmed

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