Kristal Kinsela

Kristal Kinsela

Independent member, Kristel Kinsela Consulting Pty Ltd

Kristal Kinsela is a proud and passionate Indigenous business leader and owner who is an expert at connecting people and moving them into action. 

A descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings her personal story and over 18 years of business expertise to every project. She has worked with well-known global businesses and every level of government to drive their supplier diversity efforts, helping them develop procurement plans, up-skill their teams and have a positive impact on their communities.

Kristal authored the first book published in Australia on Indigenous business procurement, Supplier Diversity How, based on her proven approach.

In recognition of her impact on Indigenous communities and business leaders across Australia, Kristal was awarded the 2017 NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year, 2017 Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year, 2019 Indigenous Defence Leader of the Year and appeared in the 2019 AFR 100 Women of Influence list. In 2022 she was recognised by Women’s Agenda as the Agenda Setter of the Year, and in 2023 she was a NSW State Finalist in the Telstra Best of Business Awards in the Indigenous Excellence Award.