Glen Kelly is a Director of KPMG’s Indigenous Services. He was formerly the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (SWALSC) and the CEO of the National Native Title Council. As such, much of Glen’s career has focused on promoting the rights of Indigenous people and supporting Indigenous businesses – particularly during his time as the chief negotiator for the Noongar people with the WA State Government to achieve the South West Native Title Settlement – the largest of its type in Australia.
Recent years have seen a growing awareness that the keys to Indigenous advancement and development are broader than social programmes and government policy. While these remain key enablers, i