Nadya contributes a lot of work behind the scenes for Sustainability Drinks every month to make sure that Sustainability Drinks is seen and noticed.

With over 20 years of marketing, brand and communication expertise within Australia, UK and Europe and Nadya develops the Sustainability Drinks strategy and guides the team in all external communications, branding and promotion of the events.

Having held senior management roles both on the client and agency sides, Nadya has lead projects develop branding, marketing and communication strategies followed through with successful implementation. These companies to date include Origin Energy, AGL, Kraft, Guinness Brewing, Mars, Heinz, United Distillers, Van den Berg Foods, Electrolux, Fendi and ICI. Nadya has particular expertise in sustainability marketing and understanding corporate governance relating to sustainability marketing. Her passion is in helping companies embed sustainability via their brand positioning and helping them be loud and proud of all sustainable initiatives they undertake.

Sieta Whitehead

Sieta is the new muscle behind Melbourne Sustainability Drinks, taking the event to the next level through efficient processes, a genuine commitment to sustainability and by expanding distribution throughout Australia. Rolling out an international version of Sustainability Drinks within the next 2 years is a possibility Sieta is very excited about.

Sieta joined Shaper Group in November 2009 in the role of Office Manager and is bringing a fresh perspective to the organisational systems, processes and sustainability events. Positive change for the future is something Sieta aims to create, both within Shaper Group and externally through the formation of partnerships and influencing suppliers.

In her previous role as Manager and Media Liaison for The Castle Climbing Centre in London, Sieta organised many events and festivals, including the launch of a new, comprehensive Environmental Policy for the business. The research, discussions and change management involved in committing to an Environmental Policy gave Sieta a new passion for business sustainability, particularly in the context of a time of changing global financial and economic markets. She is very excited about being involved in helping businesses and communities become more robust in their environmental and economic futures.

Additionally, Sieta loves to work with people. Having run her own successful business, as well as project managed a variety of media and corporate team-building events in the UK, Sieta is adept at building strong relationships both within a team and across different interest groups. Sieta plans to use her networking skills and passionate belief in sustainability to ensure Sustainability Drinks events are as inspiring as ever.