Connecting Industry

Lynnard Cucksey, CEO of the Advanced Materials and Battery Council. Lynnard has built a diverse career spanning industry development, innovation, advanced manufacturing, energy and technology, working with businesses, governments and industry stakeholders to help position Australia for future economic growth. Today, he leads the Advanced Materials and Battery Council, an organisation focused on strengthenin...

In this episode of the Connecting Industry Podcast, we’re joined on the podcast by Andrew Sparke is the Founder and Executive Chairman of QMines Limited.

A highly experienced mining executive, investor and corporate strategist, Andrew has built a strong career across the resources sector and capital markets, helping advance and fund ASX-listed resource projects. Today, he is leading QMines’ strategy to develop its flags...

In the lead-up to the Connecting Copper & Gold Forum Queensland on 2 July, we sit down with Quentin Hill, Managing Director of Green & Gold Minerals Limited.

With more than 25 years of experience in exploration, discovery and project development, Quentin has played a key role in some of Australia's significant mineral projects. A geologist and experienced ASX company leader,...

On this episode of the Connecting Industry Podcast, we speak with Frazer Tabeart, Managing Director of Alma Metals Limited. Frazer has spent decades in the exploration and mining industry chasing copper and gold opportunities across Australia and around the world, and if there’s one thing you quickly realise talking to him, it’s that he genuinely loves the hunt for discovery.

In this conversation, we talk about how he f...

Adam Rossow truly embodies the intersection of engineering expertise and regional opportunity. He is fortunate to live and work in a part of Australia that’s buzzing with exciting projects from major upgrades on existing facilities to brand new developments that embrace cleaner, greener technologies and deliver better returns for the resources sector. His career spans a variety of manufacturing environments, with a strong foc...

Wendy Bishop is the CEO of Projects One Safety Online and Industrial CQ. Through Projects One Safety Online Wendy is helping construction businesses streamline their safety compliance with smart, user friendly, online safety systems, that makes safety documentation easy to complete onsite with her team in only a few minutes. At the same time, her work with Industrial CQ brings expertise to industrial and commercial maintenance, del...

John Carr, Project CEO and Director of the Capricornia Energy Hub. With over 20 years of experience in engineering, project management, and stakeholder engagement, John is leading one of Queensland’s most significant renewable energy initiatives - the Capricornia Pumped Hydro project. John’s leadership philosophy is built on the belief that “people do projects,” shaping a collaborative and inclusive approach...

Francis Murugan is the Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel Australia, one of the world’s leading logistics and supply chain organisations. With more than 30 years of experience spanning South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, Francis brings a wealth of industry knowledge and practical insights to the table.

After 17 years with Kuehne+Nagel, including roles as Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel New Zealand and Director of Sea L...

Louise Westwood is Senior Associate - Place and Engagement at Hatch. Louise is a passionate Human Geographer who’s helping reshape the way we connect with the spaces we live, work, and gather in. Louise specialises in re-imagining everyday public places, making them more inclusive, engaging, and meaningful so that communities can thrive alongside industry growth.

With a strong background in stakeholder engagement and facilita...

Richard Austin is the CEO of Omnii, Australasia’s leading fire safety and protection professional services firm. With a team of engineering experts behind him, Richard leads the strategic direction of the business, delivering high-performance solutions in Fire Engineering, Fire Protection, Compliance, and Special Hazards. His mission? Safeguarding people and places through smarter, safer design.

Richard brings a wealth of exp...

Matt Jones is the General Manager at Homeground Villages in Gladstone, Queensland. With a strong background in construction, operations, and workforce accommodation, Matt brings a practical and people-first approach to managing one of the region’s most essential accommodation facilities. At the helm of Homeground Villages, Matt oversees the delivery of high-quality accommodation and services for major project workforces, ensu...

Maria Baker is the ACCIONA Energia Queensland State Lead for Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering, and Construction. With a diverse background spanning business, local government, the energy industry, and relationship management, she embarked on her renewable journey in 2020 with the Macintyre Wind Farm Project. Her passion for sustainable energy has driven her career, and as Queensland’s Lead Stakeholder Engagem...

Simon Lever is the Managing Director of CROSS Asia Pacific. CROSS Asia Pacific provides expert consultancy services in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ), risk management, business strategy, and project management, helping organisations across various industries enhance safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness throughout the Australia-Asia Pacific region.

With over 26 years of experience as an HSEQ practitione...

Tony Martins is the Co-Owner and Managing Director of Australian Training Works Group, where he has dedicated himself to building pathways for skills development and workforce readiness. A highly respected leader and innovator across multiple industries, Tony also serves as Director of the First Nations Greentime Energy Group, championing renewable energy solutions that empower Indigenous communities and promote sustainable develop...

Kris Cotter is the Managing Director of Synergy Safety Solutions. Synergy Safety Solutions is dedicated to helping businesses navigate their unique safety challenges with tailored, practical solutions to create safer workplaces, fostering confidence and compliance while supporting a strong safety culture.

Kris is a passionate health and safety professional with a remarkable journey that began in the construction industry. As a sing...

Ilaria Giovannetti is the Strategic Sales Manager for Renewable Energy at Rohlig Logistics. With a focus on tailored supply chain solutions, Rohlig Logistics has been at the forefront of the industry for 172 years globally and 51 years in Australia, offering expertise in air freight, sea freight, customs, projects, and contract logistics. Ilaria brings 18 years of global logistics experience to her role and with her passion for ren...

Michael Myer is the Executive Chairperson of Sunshine Hydro. Sunshine Hydro are developing a Superhybrid Project in Queensland, a pumped hydro with green hydrogen project being developed in three stages. Sunshine Hydro's vision is to play a key role in decarbonising the planet using technology and have re-imagined long duration energy storage projects to deliver 24/7 carbon free energy. Michael is a serial entrepreneur with venture...

On this week’s Connecting Industry Podcast we have Dan Whitmore, Business Development & Strategy Manager Eastern for Decmil. Decmil has supported and constructed some of Australia’s major iconic infrastructure projects across Australia. Decmil provide design, engineering and construction services for the infrastructure, resources, and energy sectors and provide residential, industrial, and commercial construction.

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Gavin Loyden is the Founder and Managing Director of QEM Limited. Gavin is responsible for QEM’s capitalisation, exploration program and development of QEM’s Julie Creek vanadium and oil shale project.

QEM Limited is a publicly listed company focused on the exploration and development of its flagship Julia Creek Project, covering 250km² in the Julia Creek area of North Western Queensland. The Julia Creek vanadium and oi...