Lisa Kinross is a highly qualified, values-driven executive with over 25 years’ experience as an executive and leader in strategic and transformational change, spanning several industries. Lisa holds a double Master’s Degree in Organisational Leadership/ Masters of Education (Policy, Leadership & Change) and also a Masters of Commerce, Human Resources Management and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Appointed as the first female CEO for the Civil Contractors Federation Victoria in its 82-year history, Lisa has demonstrated exceptional leadership and advocacy in innovation and driving future skills development across sectors including the water industry nationally and the civil industry within Victoria. She is also the current President of the Victorian Civil Construction Industry Alliance, whose members include industry associations all with vested interests in civil construction and infrastructure. As a strategic advisor, Lisa also sits on several industry advisory group committees and has a vested interest in promoting circular economy and sustainability principles across the civil construction arena, which the CCF represents. Passionate about people, she creates opportunities for collaboration and sharing of ideas, knowledge, resources, and experience for the betterment of individuals, businesses, and industry sectors. She inspires women in the industry through her leadership and drive to see a more diverse workforce. Within this, she has been instrumental in leading the introduction of CCF Victoria’s Pathways program to create a much-needed pipeline of talent by leading up to 120 women and First Nations participants on a career journey within civil construction through employment placement and the completion of a recognised Apprenticeship.