Speakers

Richard is a leader in Indigenous engagement and social inclusion, with extensive experience in shaping culturally responsive initiatives across major infrastructure projects. At CPB Contractors, he leads social engagement with Suburban Connect via sub-contractors, driving Aboriginal employment, procurement, and community partnerships.

His work has delivered standout results—achieving double employment targets for Priority Job Seekers and generating over $11M in Aboriginal business spend. From co-creating career pathways with social providers to embedding cultural integrity across project teams, Richard brings people, place and purpose to the heart of infrastructure delivery.