We’re proud to be a leading provider of content and events to procurement and supply professionals throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Procurement and Supply Australasia, or PASA as our community knows us as, supports the procurement profession at all levels.
We proudly offer a leading selection of procurement conferences and events throughout Australia and New Zealand – and online.
Each year we connect thousands of procurement professionals.
At our online procurement training workshops, you’ll hear from top speakers in the field.
Our PASA Connect membership network helps tackle on-the-job challenges with the help of your peers.
Managing Director and Owner
E: lesley@pasa.net.au
M: 0413 029 709
Lesley spent the first 10 years of her career working for a regional brewer in the North East of England undertaking various management roles.
She then went on to work with several UK Government initiatives encouraging self-employment and promoting regional business development.
On moving to Australia she worked with her husband, Nigel Wardropper, founder and Managing Director of BTTB and PASA.
Nigel founded BTTB in 1999 to provide information, education and networking opportunities to travel category managers.
Following the sudden passing of Nigel in October 2020, Lesley took over as Managing Director/Owner and is building upon the great legacy Nigel left the procurement community.
Portfolio Director
E: natalie@pasa.net.au
Natalie is a highly accomplished senior event leader with over 20 years of experience delivering world-class B2B events globally. Having built her career in the fast-paced London events industry, she brings a high-level strategic perspective to every project. With a proven track record in end-to-end project management, she has successfully launched and scaled large-scale events, including growing attendance for major portfolios from 2,000 to over 8,000 participants.
Natalie is recognised for her ability to blend creative innovation with meticulous operational planning, having spearheaded the rebranding and reformatting of significant international event portfolios. A collaborative leader, she also founded the “Women in Leadership” program at her previous company, Terrapinn, reflecting her commitment to fostering inclusive, people-first cultures within the industry. Having relocated to Australia, Natalie is excited to bring her international expertise and passion for excellence to the PASA team. Natalie holds a BA (Hons) in Public Relations with Media Studies.
Business Development Manager
E: deanna@pasa.net.au
M:0490 803 313
Deanna joined PASA in 2020, after working in various marketing and sales roles across health, construction, and government sectors. As a relationship-marketing enthusiast, Deanna builds meaningful connections with sponsors, and develops unique event sponsorship programs to suit their business goals.
PASA Connect Sales Manager
E: dee@pasa.net.au
M: 0488 646 230
Dee has been working with PASA and representing PASA Connect since early 2022.
Dee is a customer-focused, natural communicator who understands the importance of relationships having spent the last 20 years in sales management roles within the procurement, events and travel industries.
PASA Connect Member Liaison Manager
E: dea@pasa.net.au
M: 0402 687 096
Dea brings over 20 years of experience across marketing, sales and administration. She is passionate about supporting members through service excellence, building strong partnerships and delivering human-centred solutions that create long-term value and sustainable growth.
Events Administration & Creative Manager
E: yoni@pasa.net.au
Digital Marketing Manager
E: tracey@pasa.net.au
Tracey Herring is a marketing and sales professional specialising in B2B events and digital growth. With experience across event marketing, content and paid campaigns, she combines data-driven strategy with creative execution to drive engagement, conversions and strong ROI.
Editor
E: samantha@pasa.net.au
Samantha started her career in London, working in various public relations roles for leading charities before heading to the marketing department of international television broadcaster AMC Networks. She progressed to global public relations associate at Mattel and ended her career in the UK as the Property Hub’s content manager. Upon relocating to Australia in 2018, Samantha set out as a contractor, returning to her roots as a journalist and copywriter. Today, she edits PASA’s Insider newsletter, specialises in real estate copywriting and writes about women’s wellness. Samantha holds degrees in professional writing and journalism.
Chief Content Creator
E: jonathan@pasa.net.au
M: 0404 452 861
Jonathan Dutton FCIPS has had a long career in procurement as a practitioner, leader, consultant and trainer and has also worked extensively in the past in both sales and marketing roles in businesses of all sizes, including major international corporations.
Jonathan (or JD as we call him) is an accomplished public speaker, author and presenter and he personally MC’s many of PASA’s events. Previously, he was the founding CEO for CIPSA in this region from 2004-2013.
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