Procurement Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Tricia Klinger as the new Board Chair. Tricia, who has been serving as Deputy Chair of Procurement Australia, who officially assumed the position as of February 28, 2025.
Tricia brings over 20 years of leadership experience in corporate governance, marketing strategy, reputation management, and customer-focused product innovation. She has worked with leading brands across both Australia and Asia and has a strong track record in driving business success. Her extensive experience makes her the ideal candidate to lead Procurement Australia into its next phase of growth and development.
“I am honoured to take on the role of Chair at Procurement Australia,” said Tricia Klinger. “This is an exciting time for the organisation as we continue to focus on sustainable procurement practices and the delivery of innovative solutions for our customers. Together with our team, we will build on the strong foundation set by our predecessors and ensure Procurement Australia remains a leader in the procurement sector, delivering value to our customers and suppliers.”
Tricia has served on the Procurement Australia Board since 2019, and in addition to her Deputy Chair role, she currently serves on the AMP Superannuation Ltd Board.
Tricia's appointment follows the tenure of Glenn Patterson, who served as the Board Chair from 2022 and will continue to be an integral part of the Procurement Australia Board. Glenn’s leadership and vision have been key to the organisation’s achievements, and his guidance will continue to shape its future.
"Tricia’s wealth of commercial board experience as a special Non-Executive Director will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve in a rapidly changing business environment," said Glenn Patterson. "Her deep corporate governance and marketing knowledge will ensure that Procurement Australia remains agile, innovative, and positioned for success. I look forward to seeing the impact she will have in her new role."
As Board Chair, Tricia along with the Board will continue to guide Procurement Australia to accelerated growth and success, by providing oversight and governance to ensure the successful implementation of the refreshed Strategic Plan and Technology Transformation Strategy. Strengthen our position as a trusted leader in procurement aimed at creating long term value for the company’s customers and shareholders.
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For further information, contact:
Steven Chaur, Chief Executive Officer, Procurement Australia
About Procurement Australia
Procurement Australia provides over 25,000 customers with access to leading product and services solutions across 300+ tier 1 suppliers, supporting a combined annual member expenditure of $500+ million.
For 40 years Procurement Australia has provided specialised procurement services to its members including aggregated and tendered purchasing contracts, procurement governance and advisory, tender process management and commercial analytical services to assist government, corporates, SME and not-for-profit organisations to reduce costs and improve commercial outcomes.