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March 6, 2025

PANEL: Building Tomorrow’s Maintenance Leaders: The Power of People and Competencies

Keynote
Asset Stage
Day 01

The current landscape demands that Maintenance and Reliability leaders possess a unique blend of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills. This panel discussion will highlight the critical role of people and competencies in shaping effective M&R leadership. By focusing on the development and integration of these competencies, M&R leaders can drive operational excellence, enhance safety, and ensure sustainable practices within their organizations.

Operational Efficiency Through Competence - implementing effective maintenance strategies such as preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. This session will explore how advanced technical skills and data-driven decision-making improve maintenance processes and operational efficiency.

Leadership and Team Development – our people are at the heart of maintenance and reliability success. How can excel in building and leading high-performing teams, build strong communication, conflict resolution, and mentoring skills. This session will delve into strategies for developing these crucial leadership skills. People and competencies are the cornerstone of effective Maintenance and Reliability leadership. By developing a comprehensive skill set and fostering a strong team culture, to significantly enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

This panel will provide insights from industry experts on how to cultivate these competencies, offering practical advice and best practices for current and aspiring leaders. Join this discussion highlighting the critical importance of people and competencies in the maintenance and reliability field and learn how to lead your team to success in an ever-evolving industrial environment.

Topics:

Developing the Maintenance Workforce of the Future

Closing the Current Capability and Skills Gap

Speakers

Kass Nofz
Kass Nofz

GM Asset & Materials Management

Fortescue

 Manuel Cifuentes
Manuel Cifuentes

Head of Maintenance Strategy Governance

BHP

Drew Troyer
Drew Troyer

Group Head of Asset Management

Rio Tinto

Karen Bradshaw
Karen Bradshaw

(fmr) VP People & Engagement

Gold Fields

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6 March 2025

Perth Convention Centre

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