Webinar: Building the Business Case for Nature

Mark is the founder and CEO of the Capitals Coalition. As a collaborative leader, he brings extensive private sector experience, and as a dynamic public speaker and negotiator, he unites diverse views and perspectives around a shared vision. 

Mark led the development of the Natural Capital Protocol and served on the board of the Social and Human Capital Coalition. Among other board and advisory roles, he is Co-Chair of the Impact Management Platform, sits on the Steering Committee for the Global Commons Alliance and the Nature Positive Initiative, and was one of the founders of Business for Nature. 

He is also the Chair of Value Australia’s Advisory Board, a dedicated Capitals Coalition hub to drive momentum and collaboration across the region in the lead up to COP31 and beyond.

Ms Siobhan Toohill has a wealth of experience in corporate sustainability and governance and throughout her career has emphasised building frameworks for assessing, delivering and reporting social and environmental benefits.

As the first Chief Sustainability Officer for a major bank in Australia, Siobhan was responsible for Westpac Group's sustainability strategy, policy development and social impact programs, including Indigenous engagement, with accountability for climate, human rights, natural capital, sustainable finance and sensitive sector policies in response to emerging issues and evolving expectations. She led the establishment of key sustainability policies aligned with global frameworks, including Westpac’s Natural Capital Statement and Climate Change Action Plan. Including net zero transition planning.

Siobhan currently holds a number of board and committee roles including with the federal government’s Nature Repair Committee, Landcom, Greater Sydney Parklands, Alphinity Investment Management and as NSW Councillor with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is an active member of the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia.

She holds qualifications in science, architecture, leadership and design. Siobhan is the former Deputy Chair of the Green Building Council of Australia, and has held governance roles with UN entities, including with the Net Zero Banking Alliance and co-developing and overseeing the UN’s Principles for Responsible Banking. In 2024 she was recognised in the Global Top 100 Sustainability Professionals by Sustainability Magazine and topped the banking category in the AFR’s Women in Leadership awards.

Justin is the Sustainability Director at Lion and responsible for setting Lion’s ambitious Force for Good strategy focusing on environmental leadership and long-term positive social impact. Prior to Lion, Justin held various roles in Qantas for 6 years and was Operations Manager at the Koppers chemical plant in Kurnell for 11 years. Justin has a Chemical Engineering Degree and Master of Environmental Management.

With a career spanning across public and private sectors in legal, risk, strategy, finance and sustainability roles with several top 20 ASX listed companies, Bel has spent over 20 years working across Australia's food & fibre sector. 

From an early role in government, to leading the national Agribusiness strategy for two of Australia’s big four banks, Bel currently leads Woolworths Groups’ climate and nature mission across Australia and New Zealand, focussed on supporting a sustainable and resilient food supply chain. She also leads the Groups climate and nature reporting, recognising the value of transparent reporting to a broad range of stakeholders to protect and grow long term company and customer value.

As General Manager Agribusiness, Natasha is responsible for the development and execution of Commbank’s agribusiness strategy and supporting producers with the products, services and tools they need to grow, diversify and innovate. Natasha and her team deeply understand the issues which impact ag and work with producers to ensure they can optimise the opportunities and identify and manage potential risks. Agriculture plays a critical role in the Australian economy and in Australian communities and Natasha and her team work closely with customers to support them build successful, profitable and resilient farming businesses.  

Dan has over 20 years’ experience in the Australia public service and private sector - working in various regulatory, compliance, policy and program management roles. Dan works with a diverse range of stakeholders, including some of Australia's best-known brands, to support their climate and nature transition.