Brett is an experienced business leader with a background in Maintenance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management who currently has overall Supply Chain responsibility for the Molycop business in Australia.

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Andrew is a senior executive with BAE Systems Australia, with domestic and international experience spanning business leadership roles, strategy, business development and commercial in sustainment, systems integration and manufacturing of Defence platforms in the Aerospace and Maritime sectors.

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A strategic and engaging senior executive with extensive experience in the Hydraulics and Lubrication sectors, and a passion for the local mining and industrial segments in Newcastle and Hunter Valley regions of NSW. Experience extends nationally within the fluid power industry.

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Steven has over 30 years’ experience in engineering and project management, including technical and business roles. He spent ten years with Tubemakers of Australia and three years with A Goninan & Co prior to joining Advitech in 1990. As Managing Director, Steven has overall responsibility for the consulting services provided by Emergent Group in engineering design, project management, risk management, functional safety, sustainability and environmental management.

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As a mechanical engineer, Frank’s manufacturing experience started as a graduate in the government sector and ammunition production covering foundry, metal rolling and forming and production of various defence ammunition.

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An enthusiastic promoter of the Australian advanced manufacturing industry. Kristy has undertaken many roles at the Hedweld Group of Companies since 2007 including Global Market Development Manager and Chief Operating Officer, honing her skills in domestic and international business growth within the mining industry.

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Luke Sassé won the Rising Star HMA award in 2022 and has become a board member of the Hunter Manufacturing Awards in 2023.

As a Mechatronic Engineer with an MBA, Luke has a unique skill set that has allowed him to excel in various technical, sales, and leadership roles throughout his career.

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Steph is the Managing Partner of the KPMG Newcastle Office and works with local, national and international clients across a broad range of industries. Steph specialises in partnering with businesses of all sizes supporting their growth and development. Steph is an advisor to private businesses with deep industry knowledge, allowing her to deliver expert taxation, accounting, business advisory and outsourced CFO solutions to her clients.

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Adrienne started her business in November 2016, when she saw a need for all-round support for small business owners in the Newcastle area.

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Tracey is an accomplished Business and Board Director, whose 40-year career journey has spanned a broad range of industries, including communications, sales, marketing, customer relations, hospitality, manufacturing and teaching.

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