Day One:

Ryan Lokan

CEO - Advanced Plastics Recycling

Martin Borgas

Director of Operations, LGA Procurement

With extensive experience in the construction industry, State and local government, Martin Borgas now heads up LGA Procurement as the Director of Operations. As the only dedicated procurement entity in South Australia that is of and for councils, LGA Procurement continues to increase its value for money proposition, direct assistance, risk reduction, capacity building and sector leadership.

David Bendo

Manager - National Business Development, Downer

David has over 25 years in the civil construction and road surfacing industry and 11 years in the ports industry, David has worked in various operational positions through Australia, roles which have provided an essential foundation to his current role, ensuring that the needs of Downer’s customers are excessed and that Downer is at the forefront of innovation in the bituminous road services sector. 

Phillip Dowsett

General Manager, Office of Industry Advocate

Phillip’s position as General Manager – Industry Participation is responsible for the monitoring and compliance of all State Government funded projects, where Industry Participation Plan commitments are made by lead contractors. These Industry Participation Plans detail the lead contractors (and the subsequent supply-chain’s) commitments relating to South Australian employment, supply inputs and capital investments through the projects delivery that provide economic benefit to South Australia. 

From and advocacy perspective the function of the role is also to increase the number and diversity of South Australian based businesses winning government contracts.  The South Australian Industry Participation Policy and the Industry Advocate Act 2017 underpin the functions of the Industry Advocate as an independent statutory office.