CEO Summit 2025

David is the Executive General Manager of Perth-based maintenance and construction company, Warrikal, one of Australia’s largest Indigenous businesses operating in the mining services sector.

Originally from Melbourne, David holds a Master of Marketing and 20 years of executive leadership experience across the resource and industrial service sectors.  David maintains an uncompromising approach to safety, a meticulous approach to operational and financial discipline, and a client centric mantra.

Professor Mayowa Babalola is an Organisational Psychologist and holds the Stan Perron Chair in Business Ethics at the University of Western Australia. He has taught and collaborated with industry leaders across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

His research focuses on leadership, behavioural ethics, and work-family dynamics, exploring how leaders can foster a more ethical, productive, and healthy workforce. Recently, he has been leading the exploration of the intersection of leadership and AI in the workplace. 

After a decade of living and working overseas in Senior Management roles for the likes of the UN Volunteers, APT and Qatar Airways, Kristen launched her own Executive and Leadership Coaching practice in Albany in 2021. Prior to moving internationally, Kristen worked for the Western Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and understands firsthand the triumphs and challenges of doing business in Western Australia.

Kristen holds a B.Comm in Sports Admin and Commercial Law, a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law, Masters in Business Leadership (MBL), Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Coaching. Her passion lies in leadership development and in making leaders and organisations the best possible places they can be for their employees.

As well as being a mother of one, Kristen is a keen sportsperson and loves exploring the magnificent natural surroundings of the Great Southern with her son. She also enjoys being heavily involved in community organisations and is the current licensee for TEDxKinjarling as well as the CEO of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry.