Else Bright has 29 years of experience as Commercial and Contracts Management practitioner specialising in Defence and IT industries in acquisition, services and as-a-service contracting, most recently working for BAE Systems’ Aircraft Sustainment and Training line of business in Williamtown, NSW focusing on the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Else has been a member of WorldCC for many years, and a WorldCC Council Member in Australia representing Aerospace and Defence. Else commenced her role as Senior Director Member Engagement ANZ in April 2022.

Deborah-Anne Strydom is originally from South Africa and has been working in telecommunications in various roles for over 18 years. She currently lives in China, having taken on a global role as a Senior Expert in Contract and Commercial Management for Huawei Technologies.

Her unconventional route to her current role has meant that she has worked in five distinctly different industries, although always with a focus on contracts and the pivotal role they play within an organisation. Over the years her role has evolved from a manager of contracts, and by proxy risk, to a senior global expert in Contract and Commercial Management. Today, she supports a staff complement of over 300 people in all countries and regions where the company operates through training, enablement, advice and her seemingly endless knowledge and curiosity for all things related to contracts and risk.

Her time off is spent lounging with her three cats, coffee, and a good book.