Esther Anderson serves as the Operations Manager for the Western Trade Coast Business Network, where she drives initiatives to connect businesses with the region's major industries. Her extensive career includes key roles with major Pilbara players like Woodside and BHP, where working within the contracts sphere, saw the frustrations between both parties, at close hand, when trying to connect to form partnerships. Local businesses often struggle to navigate the complexities of working with large corporations, facing challenges such as bypassing gatekeepers and meeting stringent procurement requirements. On the other hand, industry giants frequently encounter difficulties in sourcing local suppliers that align with their supply chain criteria. These barriers can create significant roadblocks to collaboration and growth. The Western Trade Coast Business Network (WTCBN) addresses these issues head-on by fostering open communication and building strong relationships. By acting as a bridge between local businesses and large industry players, the WTCBN ensures that both sides can find mutually beneficial solutions, streamlining processes and opening up new opportunities for partnership.

Tom Hüberli is a national practice Director within the Business Advisory team in the Rockingham office. He is a Chartered Accountant, working with RSM since 2000. The Rockingham office represents RSM in the Peel and Rockingham-Kwinana (PaRK) region. Borders, however, are no boundary and the team services clients throughout Australia. As well as working in the PaRK region and the Perth CBD, Tom has spent several years in both regional and other metropolitan offices. This has left him with a genuine care for people and an ability to communicate complex advice on the application of taxation and other business-related legislation in a personable and understandable manner. With his friendly professional manner, Tom continues to establish strong alliances with many other professionals who he can refer clients to for such services as legal, marketing, finance broking, book-keeping, human resources and much more. Tom enjoys being a trusted partner / adviser to his clients. Tom has sector and industry expertise in defence, manufacturing, health, property and construction to name a few. He has presented on many related topics in various relevant public forums.

As a distinguished Marine & Mechanical Engineer affiliated with Engineer’s Australia, Fred started his career as a marine engineering officer. Fred is also a Certified Project Professional and is nationally registered with AIPM, having successfully overseen the delivery of a wide range of projects & programs, ranging from naval defence and governmental platforms to oil & gas commercial marine, turnkey power generation projects. Fred has been with the Caterpillar OEM banner serving at EPSA-CAT for almost 15 years. His leadership is marked by unparalleled dedication and passion for enhancing customer relationships and experiences.