The LAA Board
Adam Roberts has been working within his family owned Consolidated Linen Service (“CLS”) in Regional QLD for more than 30 years. His laundry experience spans from the Washroom to the Boardroom and he is dedicated to using his extensive experience to help others and our industry. This is why he joined the LAA Board.
Carolyn Canavan is the Chief Executive Officer of Sunfresh Linen, a longstanding family-owned commercial laundry business in Queensland. She has extensive experience across both hospitality and healthcare services, leading operations, customer relationships, and strategic growth. Carolyn is a strong advocate for the essential role of linen services and commercial laundry partnerships in supporting quality outcomes across these sectors. She is also passionate about advancing women in the industry and is committed to sustainable practices, continuous improvement, and maintaining high service standards, bringing practical, hands-on leadership, and deep sector expertise.
Warwick Brown is the Group CEO of Safecorp, and has served on the LAA board since inception. Warwick started out as a linen sales representative in 2001, quickly progressing to sales manager in 2004, to general manager in 2006, group managing director in 2013 and then to group CEO from 2018. Educative director and board member to Safecorp group.
Steve Barden is the General Manager for Australia, bringing over 20 years of experience in the laundry and textile industry. He leads strategic operations and business development across the region, drawing on deep sector knowledge and a proven track record of operational excellence. Based in Chatswood, NSW, Steve is known for his collaborative leadership, commercial insight, and ability to drive sustainable growth. He works closely with senior stakeholders to align business initiatives with long-term objectives. Steve’s leadership fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across all areas of the organisation.