About Our Panelists:

Edmund McCombs

Edmund is the Head of Social Impact at Lendlease. He started working for Lendlease in 2009, where he originally focused on accessible design and providing equitable access to all people in the built form. In that role, Edmund worked with various community and advocacy groups. This lead him to unlock his passion for Social Sustainability and Community Development. Edmund now leads Lendlease’s Sustainability and Foundation team. This is where he has found that his work genuinely aligns to his passion – helping people and communities around the world.

Janette O’Neill

Janette is the Chief Sustainability Officer for PwC Australia. As CSO, Janette has the day to day responsibility for the firm’s sustainability (ESG) agenda. Janette also plays a key role as a partner in our Financial Services team, supporting clients with ESG advice. Janette draws on over 25 years’ experience in sustainability, strategy and people & culture to provide the support and guidance clients need to identify and address often complex and interconnected ESG issues and deliver on their sustainability objectives.

A third experienced panel member will be confirmed for the event.

Jacqui Jones (facilitator)

Jacqui is the CEO of the Constellation Project, and a Director at the Impact Assembly at PwC. Constellation Project is working to end homelessness in Australia by accelerating system change solutions, with a focus on inclusion of people with lived experience of homelessness, private sector engagement and First Nations leadership on housing. Prior to joining PwC she was the CEO of the Australian Business and Community Network (ABCN) a not for profit that creates partnerships between disadvantaged education and corporate Australia to improve education and employment outcomes. Jacqui is a Director of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and has 25 years experience in NFP leadership, strategy development, execution and stakeholder engagement to drive impact and outcomes for disadvantaged communities.

This professional networking opportunity is not to be missed!