Sam Walsh, Chief Executive, Rio Tinto Iron Ore and supply chain expert will be guest speaker at the CIPS Australia (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australia) Executive Luncheon for procurement professionals, held 22 March 2006, Hyatt Regency Perth.

Sam Walsh’s presentation, entitled “Boom and Beyond – Rio Tinto’s supply chain opportunities in a changing world”, will address a vision of a collaborative future with suppliers and building a foundation for a secure economic future

A second event, the CIPSA Executive Breakfast will take place in Perth, 4 May 2006. The topic of discussion for the Executive Breakfast will be the benefits of supply chain management as a profession, with another renowned and highly respected procurement expert expected to present. More details will be announced closer to the date.

NAME: CIPSA Business Luncheon with Sam Walsh VENUE: Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA DATE: Wednesday 22 March; 12pm – 2pm COST: $55 members, $85 non-members (Payment must be made prior to event) RSVP: Monday 20 March to ebony.lowther@cipsa.com.au or ph: 1300 765 142 ORGANISED BY: CIPSA (The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australia) WEBSITE: www.cipsa.com.au ENQUIRES: Ebony Lowther Ph: 1300 765 142 Email: ebony.lowther@cipsa.com.au Media enquiries: Sarah Hawthorn / Mandy Higgins Pinque (formerly SHE Public Relations) 02 9360 6166 0410 633 390