Adam Goodes joins Supply Nation board

AFL CHAMPION and Indigenous icon Adam Goodes has joined the Supply Nation board of director.

The addition of Mr Goodes to the Supply Nation Board brings its total number of directors to nine.

Supply Nation chairman and CEO at Citibank, Stephen Roberts paid tribute to the sportsman, commending him for the contributions he has made to Australian society both on and off the pitch. 

“It gives me great pleasure to confirm the appointment of Adam Goodes to the Supply Nation board of directors," Mr Roberts said. “Adam is a vocal advocate of Indigenous advancement and equality, both on and off the sporting field. His goals align clearly with those of the Supply Nation Board.

“I am confident his passion, knowledge and belief in supplier diversity will result in a fruitful partnership.”

Mr Goodes joins existing directors Freehills CEO Gavin Bell; Australian Human Rights Commission sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick; Human Resources Pacific, Compass Group executive director George Mifsud; Qantas Airways head of community Laura Berry; Roger Allen, AM; Message Stick CEO Michael McLeod; and Pacific Services Group Holdings director, Shane Jacobs.

Mr Goodes said the work that Supply Nation does in the Australian supplier diversity space is “invaluable”.

“I think the work Supply Nation does is invaluable in helping to break down stereotypes and prevent racial discrimination in Australia by giving Indigenous businesses a fair go,” he said.

“I am honoured to join the Supply Nation Board and work towards our mutual goal of achieving ‘an equal opportunities Australia’. I look forward to working with fellow board members to create an Australia we can proud of, where our citizens see each other as equals and treat each other as equals, regardless of the colour of skin.”

Mr Goodes is a vocal ‘anti-racism’ campaigner and has worked hard to promote a culture where all individuals are treated equally in Australia. In January 2014, he was awarded the title of Australian of the Year.

Supply Nation CEO Charles Prouse echoed this sentiment, explaining that Supply Nation’s 136 corporate and government Members and 265 Certified Indigenous businesses stand to benefit from his input.

“I believe Adam will prove a fantastic addition to the Supply Nation Board,” Mr Prouse said.

“I have no doubt that Supply Nation, as well as our Members and Certified Suppliers, will benefit enormously from his input into the future strategic direction of the organisation.”

Mr Goodes made  his first public appearance as a Supply Nation board director at the Connect 2014 event in Sydney in May and he attended the Gala Dinner Awards Night at Sydney Town Hall on May 27.

Mr Goodes is a prominent Indigenous Australian of Adnyamathanha and Narungga descent on his mother’s side, as well as English, Irish and Scottish ancestry through his father

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