WA | Empowering Tomorrow: AI, Digitalisation, and Energy Consumption - 2024 Sustainability Forum

Regional Sales Manager for leading global energy management solution provider, Schneider Electric, Paul Speyers, is a passionate business leader and tech innovator with a relentless drive to make a positive contribution to the energy transition. Born and raised in Western Australia, he developed an early fascination with technology and its potential to transform industries. His vision is to create a greener future by harnessing the power of improved energy management with autonomous decision-making linked with sustainable practices.

After completing his technical apprenticeship with Western Power and his MBA at Charles Strut University, Paul pursued his desire to make a difference in local industry and has worked with many global technology suppliers, assisting customers in implementing technology solutions across the energy management and industrial automation fields. For more than two decades, he has been a leading player in the operational data management space, providing cutting-edge solutions to many mining, resources, and utilities companies across Western Australia.

Beyond his business endeavours, Paul is a devoted advocate for mental health, actively supporting initiatives that support men and their needs to connect and share their challenges. He believes in the importance of giving back and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Elizabeth is the Chairperson of Jackson McDonald as well as a commercial lawyer with a particular focus on governance, regulatory compliance, privacy, data protection, and the charities and not-for-profit sector.

She is experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial arrangements, including bespoke contractual arrangements, managing transactions, conducting due diligence exercises, and advising on IT contracting and software solutions. She has considerable experience advising both government and non-government organisations on matters of statutory interpretation.

Elizabeth has acted on numerous public and private transactions, and is extensively experienced in advising on mergers and acquisitions, business sales, joint ventures, partnerships, and corporate matters, including constitutions, shareholders’ agreements, directors’ duties and corporate governance. She often advises boards and undertakes board governance training.

Elizabeth advises charities and not-for-profit organisations on their corporate structure, charitable status, governing documentation and has successfully implemented NFP mergers.

She is also experienced in the areas of competition and consumer law.

Purshottam Purswani works as CTO for Atos in the APAC region based out of Sydney. He is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in advising C-level executives on technology strategy, digital transformation, and business alignment.

Deep expertise in IT infrastructure, AI, IoT, Sustainability across APAC, coupled with a proven track record of translating complex technical solutions into high-level business strategies.

Acknowledged as one of the top 100 CIO/CTOs and one of the top 10 influential CTOs in the APAC region by Marlow Business School, UK, Additionally, he has developed patents, demonstrated international expertise as a speaker, and authored numerous thought leadership pieces in the technology domain.

Adam Gangemi is a is a well-respected expert in the field of decarbonization, boasting more than 18 years of expertise within the energy and carbon sectors. As Managing Director at Super Smart Energy, an energy and carbon advisory firm, Adam spearheads initiatives aimed at fostering sustainability while driving commercial success. With a comprehensive focus spanning mining, oil and gas, industrial, and manufacturing sectors, Adam's leadership underscores the fusion of profitability with environmental stewardship. Under his guidance, Super Smart Energy has emerged as a trusted ally for businesses across diverse industries, offering cutting-edge solutions designed to mitigate carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and yield substantial cost savings.

Tess Galloway is the Head of the Western Australia Chapter of the French Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FACCI), where alongside the operational team and multiple state councillors, she leads efforts to strengthen French-Australian relations and foster collaboration across sectors such as energy, resources, law, technology, innovation, and more.

With a Bachelor's degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from her studies in France and Spain, coupled with an international upbringing in Cambodia and South Korea, Tess brings a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Khmer, her diverse background enhances her ability to foster global connections.

Since relocating to Perth in 2019 and joining the French Australian Chamber of Commerce in 2023, Tess has been actively involved in supporting the growth of FACCI’s presence in Western Australia. Prior to joining FACCI, Tess worked in membership services at the Concrete Institute of Australia and in corporate services at The Park Business Centre in West Perth. Her dedication to building strong partnerships between French and Australian communities drives her efforts to create long-term, impactful relationships that support the region's growth and strengthen ties between the two nations.