Rina Abbott-Jard

ESG Procurement Leader

Suncorp

Rina Abbott-Jard is a proud Kamilaroi / Gamilaraay woman and a sustainability strategist, change manager, thought leader, and intrapreneur focused on ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) within supply chains.

Rina began her career at Electronic Data Systems (now HP) London in 2004 and has accumulated nearly two decades of experience in procurement, outsourcing business processes, and innovation, predominantly in the finance and technology sectors. Her exposure to various organisational structures—centre-led, distributed, centralised, and hybrid—has given her a deep understanding of the interplay between business, procurement, and supplier management, which she sees as crucial in creating value.

Dedicated to paying it forward, Rina mentors and coaches others to enhance their impact and effectiveness, aiming to bring significant commercial value to organisations and effect meaningful change. Her leadership style is influenced by her first mentor, Lorna Jard, whose guidance inspires Rina to think critically and advocate for education for her people. Rina believes that education leads to better job opportunities, greater impact, and financial stability, which in turn improves quality of life and allows her to contribute meaningfully to her community.

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