Sean Dignum

DEPUTY CHAIR

Sean is principal of the advisory firm SDA Strategic and has extensive experience in public affairs and reputation risk management. He has specific expertise in advising government, boards and CEOs during issues containment, crisis management, policy implementation, service disruption, industrial disputation and organisational restructuring.

Sean’s firm SDA Strategic has supported tenders and contract negotiations, project development and assessment, community outreach and construction for many major infrastructure projects.

In the area of policy formulation and implementation, Sean has overseen the introduction of diverse regulatory and service changes in employment and workplace relations, health and energy. As a Member of the Risk Management Institute of Australia, he regularly addresses diverse business and professional forums.

Sean has a deep commitment to community service, with extensive experience as an appointed or volunteer member of diverse boards and committees in health, youth, business and environment. As a primary producer in West Gippsland, he is also a strong advocate for sustainable farming and sensible land management.