Alana Kennedy, Founder and CEO, Ochre Sun
A key IITIO Inc Board member will be speaking at this year’s Sovereignty Symposium panel on “Trade, Tradition and Transformation: The Future of
Indigenous Global Business.” Alana Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Ochre Sun, plays a critical role, as the Australian Leader for IITIO, in advancing Indigenous trade agreements and strengthening economic partnerships between First Nations communities worldwide. Alana Kennedy, an Eastern Arrente, Kalkadoon, and Waanyi descendant from Mount Isa, Queensland, is the founder and CEO of Ochre Sun, a vertically integrated skincare and sunscreen brand that blends Indigenous knowledge with sustainable practices. Through her leadership, Ochre Sun delivers premium, ethically sourced personal care products while supporting Indigenous communities across the entire supply chain.
Alana’s expertise extends beyond business ownership —she is a thought leader in Indigenous-led trade, guiding businesses and policymakers on how to foster equitable, cross-cultural economic collaborations that respect and uplift Indigenous communities. Alana actively educates governments, corporations, and Indigenous entrepreneurs about the intricacies of global intertribal trade, advocating for fair trade policies, self-determined economic development, and the recognition of Indigenous intellectual property and land-based economies.
As Founder and CEO of Ochre Sun, Alana has built a vertically integrated skincare and sun care brand that merges traditional Indigenous botanical knowledge with modern scientific innovation. Ochre Sun is pioneering a Soil-to-Skin value exchange, ensuring that Indigenous knowledge, land stewardship, and cultivation practices remain at the core of the business. By working directly with Traditional Owners across Australia, Ochre Sun is redefining ethical sourcing, sustainable manufacturing, and premium clean beauty on a global scale.
Alana is committed to bringing the world’s oldest living supply chain to the global market through sustainable, ethical, and culturally grounded business models.
