Emma Tiaree led the development of AIFFP’s approach to local content and supports AIFFP’s finance partners implement procurement models that prioritise local employment, industry participation and upskilling in the design and construction of Pacific infrastructure. Emma has over 20 years experience managing international development programs, with specific expertise in developing local content strategy and procurement plans; undertaking labour market and industry capability assessments; monitoring and evaluation; and forging strategic partnerships in the trades training sector.

Aaron Batten is the Regional Director for ADB’s Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji where he oversees the delivery of ADB’s financing and knowledge solutions in the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Mr Batten has 18 years of international experience, across the South Pacific, South-East Asia, and Africa. He has a background in international economics, fiscal and debt management and infrastructure project management. Mr Batten received a PhD in International Economics from the Australian National University in 2009.

Brad Williams is Head of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission’s (Austrade) operations in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. He also holds the position of Consul-General of Australia in Auckland.

Prior to joining Austrade, he was Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Logistics Council a leading industry body representing businesses operating in, and servicing, the freight and logistics supply chain in Australia.