Salubris appoints Emeritus Professor Colleen Hayward AM as an Independent Non-Executive Director
Professor Colleen Hayward is a respected senior Noongar woman with extensive experience in developing programs to support and empower Aboriginal people in Western Australia. Colleen has a strong connection to Salubris’ mission to ensure positive outcomes for Traditional Owners and local communities through the development of Nature based projects in conjunction with Traditional Owners.
Through her career, Colleen has provided significant input to policies and programs on a wide range of issues at a community, state, and national level. Spanning education, employment, law, and justice, she has held many senior positions over the last 35 years. Colleen has garnered extensive recognition for her efforts, including the 2008 National NAIDOC Aboriginal Person of the Year Award and the 2006 Premier of Western Australia’s (WA) prestigious Multicultural Ambassador’s Award.
Colleen stated, “I’m delighted to join the board at Salubris to help further enhance the Company’s strategy and to strengthen effective partnerships with Traditional Owner groups that deliver social and environmental benefits. Importantly, the Salubris approach to partnership ensures that the land secured in partnership with Indigenous Groups is backed by an economically sustainable operational model that supports enduring management of the land and environment. It will benefit local communities now and for generations to come.”
In addition to Colleen’s role as an independent non-executive director, she will Chair the Salubris’ Indigenous Advisory Committee. Other appointees to this Committee will be made during August and September.
“We are delighted to welcome Colleen to the Board. She brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and insight that will ensure we achieve our vision and purpose for the benefit of partners, shareholders, and people. She will play a crucial role in helping guide Salubris through the Company’s next growth phase. Already, Colleen is adding value with her relationships and appreciation of the regeneration and rehabilitation of affected lands” commented Salubris Chairman Eddie Rigg.
