Vanessa Perry

Vanessa Perry is a highly experienced professional in supply chain management and procurement, currently serving as the Supply Chain Manager at Thales since July 2022. Prior to this role, Vanessa held several key positions within the Australian Department of Defence, including Assistant Director - Senior Contracting Officer and Assistant Director - Integrated Logistics Support Manager, where responsibilities involved complex procurement activities and logistics services support. Vanessa's earlier experience includes a role as a Senior Finance Officer at the National Disability Insurance Agency and various managerial roles in logistics and warehousing within the Defence sector. Vanessa holds an MBA from the University of New England, in addition to multiple qualifications in contracting, logistics, and counselling.