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Think global, act local.

The World Networks lead IEMA’s voice and member engagement across the globe. They champion the work of local members and create the partnerships needed to support the shift to a sustainable economy. 

If you are interested in volunteering with us please email [email protected]

Get to know the faces behind the scenes...

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Lianne Smith (WA)

Chair
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Kevin Mundy (WA)

Vice Chair
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Marguerite Collins (NSW)

Committee Member

A dynamic and results-driven ISO Standards and Sustainability expert with experience across Manufacturing, Construction, Logistics, Retail, Recruitment and Government. MIEMA CEnv and lead auditor qualified, I thrive on driving change through education, collaboration, and a hands-on approach. Passionate about sustainability and risk management, I engage teams at all levels to enhance efficiency via Integrated Management Systems." I’m proud to have recently set up the IEMA Steering Group in Australia and am excited to drive the steering committee forward, championing sustainability and positive change. Known for tackling challenges with a "can-do" attitude, I deliver impactful results in fast-paced environments, always with integrity and a focus on business success."

Australian citizen having been granted a Distinguished Talent Visa under the Australian Global Talent Program. A highly experienced, qualified and motivated Environmental and Sustainability Specialist with excellent project management, commercial and technical skills, developed during 30 years of working on major international projects in challenging environments, both in industry and consultancy. Kevin has valuable skills in project approvals, planning, risk management, incident management & reporting; and has a collaborative working style and is an effective and confident communicator at all management levels. Kevin has unique international experience working on many of the major global oil and gas development projects, notably in Australia (INPEX Ichthys LNG $34B & Browse LNG $30B), the Black Sea (Russia, Romania, Bulgaria & Turkey) (South Stream $16B), Russia (Sakhalin II, $20B), Republic of Kazakhstan (Kashagan, Caspian Sea, $40B) and UK North Sea (Jasmine, $2.6B). With a proven and successful track record gaining complex environmental approvals maintaining legal compliance, execution of due diligence audits, and completion of business environmental reviews & process engineering studies (BAT, BEP, ALARP, ENVIDs, HAZIDs).

Marguerite holds degrees in chemical engineering and commerce from Sydney University and holds Masters in Sustainability from Harvard. She has held senior roles focussed on energy, greenhouse gas, water, environment and natural resources management across consulting, industry, government, research and non for profit sectors.

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Kerry Gray (SA)

Committee Member
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Euan Ronald (VIC)

Committee Member
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Paul Osmond (NSW)

Committee Member

Greetings! I am an environment and sustainability leader based in Australia with over 30 years experience working for multi-national corporate organisations spanning the food, automotive and defence sectors. I have extensive involvement in corporate environment programmes, including pollution prevention, waste minimisation, chemical safety, site contamination due diligence and corporate responsibility reporting. I'm a relatively new member of IEMA and hope to contribute productively to its continued growth as a world wide professional association.

Euan is a senior business leader with over 20 years’ experience sustainability experience in complex global organisations. Passionate about driving businesses to deliver system value within planetary boundaries, Euan is currently the Head of Sustainability at Ampol working across the organization to integrate sustainability that supports the transition to future fuels and energy solutions.

Paul Osmond has been engaged with sustainable development since the 1980s, in practice and through teaching and research. He joined the University of New South Wales Built Environment School in 2010 from his previous role as the University's Operational Environment Manager. Before this, Paul worked in local government where he was responsible for a variety of environmental, landscape and urban design projects. His professional background includes experience in consultancy, forestry, freelance journalism and the metal industry. Paul has qualifications in applied science, environmental management and landscape design. His PhD focused on evaluation and design of sustainable urban form. Paul is the UNSW representative to the Green Building Council of Australia and sits on the editorial boards of the journals Urban Morphology, Urban Planning, and Architecture. He is a Certified Environmental Practitioner, Registered Environmental Auditor, Green Star Accredited Professional, Fitwel "Ambassador" and member of the International Ecological Engineering Society.

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James Backshall (WA)

Committee Member
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Kimberley Hague (QLD)

Committee Member
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Ciaran Parkes (VIC)

Committee Member

I have spent 17 years working in the highways construction and maintenance industry in the North of England. In March 2023 myself and my family moved to Australia. To continue my journey in Health & Safety and Environmental Management as WHSEQR Manager working for SAMI bitumen Technologies(subsidiary of Colas Group) in Western Australia. Throughout my career I have worked in various roles and sector of highways construction, including Civil construction, Traditional Surfacing, surface rejuvenation(Slurry seal), Traffic Management , Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality Management.

Kimberley is a Chartered Senior Environmental Scientist and full member of IEMA and the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) with applied broad knowledge of environmental principles and management. Kimberley has supervised a range of projects on behalf of various clients, conducting environmental appraisals and management of surveys in support of high-profile, national infrastructure projects. She has experience in the environmental sector in the UK and has relocated to expand this experience to Australian markets. She demonstrates a proven appreciation of environmental and safety risks and the importance of managing such project elements through design and planning. Kimberley delivers technical advice, primarily environmental assessments, design inputs, and consenting strategies with experience supporting flooding risk management, transport infrastructure, mining, and Net Zero projects.

A Chartered HSEQ Professional of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and a Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment with experience within the Mining industry, working for the Client and the Mine Operator. The Oil and Gas Industry and I also have experience in the Construction industry, working for the Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractor, specializing in Earthworks and a geotechnical contractor. HSEQ Advisor working for Keller UK, Keller specialize in ground improvements, grouting, deep foundations, earth retention and marine. Keller are a global operating contractor, working within multiple industries and sectors. September 2023, Keller offered me a role as a HSE Advisor working for the Australian business unit, covering Victoria state, South Australia and Tasmania. Previously before moving into a Health and Safety role, I started as a Civil Engineer in Construction, then a Rigger in the Oil & Gas industry, back into Construction in Site Management, completed required courses and moved into HSEQ. There I gained experience in the Mining industry.