Tough Talk with Jody Rowe

Richard Turner is a smart man and thankfully Richard is willing to share his thoughts on business, creating wealth and value, South Australia, Critical minerals and many other subjects. This is a podcast you don't want to miss.

Richard is renowned Australian Entrepreneur, Leader, and Innovator. Richard has founded four successful companies/organizations across four different industry sectors and has been recognized with numerous awards including being named Australian Entrepreneur of the Year for the Cleantech sector in 2010, South Australian Entrepreneur of the Year for two of his companies 14 years apart, and having his most recent venture, ZEN Energy, recognized as the fastest growing company in South Australia for 2010-2011 and the 4th fastest growing company in Australia in 2012.

Richard is passionate about sustainability and helping companies that are driving change for the better, adding value to future generations. He is a specialist in reinvention and industry disruption, having put a lifetime of learnings in starting and scaling successful businesses into his book "The Essential Entrepreneur," which was released globally by Wiley Publishing in November 2022.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Richard founded the Entrepreneurs' Organization in South Australia in 1998 and was Entrepreneur in Residence for the University of South Australia from 2019 to 2021, mentoring hundreds of early-stage and scaling businesses. He currently serves as the Deputy Chair of the Premier's Climate Change Council and is a board member for various organizations. Tune in to this episode to hear Richard share his insights and experiences as a serial entrepreneur and industry disruptor.

Entrepreneur in Residence for the University of South Australia from 2019 to 2021, mentoring hundreds of early-stage and scaling businesses and is a board member for various organizations.

It was a pleasure to interview Hon Ian MacFarlane on Tough Talk with Jody Rowe. Whilst the podcast is centered around Energy transition it was also an opportunity to talk frankly about politics, board roles and many other subjects. The experience Ian has is enormous and he is passionate about successes such as the Toowoomba Second range crossing and the development of the Coal, Gas and Agriculture industry in SE Queensland.

Ian was elected to Federal Parliament in 1998 and retired in 2016. He is Australia’s longest serving Federal Resources and Energy Minister and the Coalition’s longest serving Federal Industry and Innovation Minister in both Cabinet and Shadow Ministerial positions. Ian has

What an exceptional resume of experience well qualified to talk Energy transition and quite frankly a reality check of politics.

Thank you, Ian, it was a pleasure.

Part 2 - Ian continues with a great conversation about Powering Africa with Globeleq.

Ian Coxon and I worked together at QGC, and we have stayed in contact for a number of years. If there was going to be a challenging market it would be Africa, many countries within this massive continent, varying political climates, not a great connectivity to trade energy and it so it goes on however it is emerging rapidly and Globeleq is one to learn from and how they are very successful in their growth of powering Africa.

Ian Coxon is the Chief Financial Officer for Globeleq and leads the Finance team for all Globeleq and its entities.  He has worked in the energy industry for more than 20 years, leading finance teams in North and South America, Europe, Australia and North Africa.

He has experience across the full development cycle, from development and major capital projects through to operations working in a range of joint venture and other commercial arrangements. Prior to his current role at Globeleq, Ian has held senior finance roles at companies including the BG Group and Royal Dutch Shell.

When I reflect on Energy transition, I draw on my network for interesting people and new ways of working. Rowe Advisory has known Globeleq for a number of years now and have admired their approach to a complex market such as Africa.

Ian Coxon and I worked together at QGC, and we have stayed in contact for a number of years. If there was going to be a challenging market it would be Africa, many countries within this massive continent, varying political climates, not a great connectivity to trade energy and it so it goes on however it is emerging rapidly and Globeleq is one to learn from and how they are very successful in their growth of powering Africa.

My guest Ian Coxon is the Chief Financial Officer for Globeleq and leads the Finance team for all Globeleq and its entities.  He has worked in the energy industry for more than 20 years, leading finance teams in North and South America, Europe, Australia and North Africa.

He has experience across the full development cycle, from development and major capital projects through to operations working in a range of joint venture and other commercial arrangements. Prior to his current role at Globeleq, Ian has held senior finance roles at companies including the BG Group and Royal Dutch Shell.

 Part 2 is coming out shortly, in the meantime listen to this interesting story.

Great podcast with Dr Patrick Hartley a guest on Tough Talk with Jody Rowe Podcast. Patrick discussed the role of the CSIRO and the Hydrogen project. The hydrogen industry mission will support global decarbonization through a commercially viable Australian hydrogen industry comprising both domestic and export value chains by 2030.

Dr. Patrick Hartley is the leader of CSIRO’s Hydrogen Industry Mission. In this role he is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of a major new national research initiative which was launched in May 2021, focused on delivering research, development and demonstrations which enable the scaleup of Australia’s domestic and export hydrogen industries.

In 2018, he established CSIRO’s Hydrogen Energy Systems Future Science Platform. This major initiative focusses on addressing research challenges which underpin the development of hydrogen energy value chains in Australia. During this time, he co-led the formulation of CSIRO’s ‘National Hydrogen Roadmap, and, with the Chief Scientist of Australia, the briefing paper ‘Hydrogen for Australia’s Future’ which was presented to the Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) Energy council in August 2018.

From 2014-2019 he led the Oil, Gas and Fuels research program within CSIRO's Energy Business Unit. The program comprises 85 research staff and students working on applied research projects which span the energy resources value chain, with a particular emphasis on the sustainable development of Australia’s petroleum resources and on the associated challenges of large-scale carbon dioxide storage.

Patrick graduated with a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College, London in 1994, and was subsequently awarded a research fellowship from the Royal Society, London, which allowed him to take up full time research fellowship roles at the University of Melbourne from 1994 to 1998, when he joined CSIRO as a research scientist. Since then, he has led research teams working with national and international large corporations and SMEs to develop new technologies for applications in drug delivery, energy storage, water treatment and petrochemical recovery. He has co-authored more than 90 peer reviewed publications almost all in collaboration with university and/or other research institution partners.

Patrick has occupied senior research management roles in CSIRO since 2006 and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He holds an Adjunct Professorship at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.

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In my life I have been very fortunate to meet, work and network with amazing talented professionals and Jennifer Purdie is one.

Tough Talk with Jody Rowe Podcast chatted about Jenny's career, BHP, Olympic dam, diversity, copper and what the opportunities are to work with the BIG Australian.

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Tough Talk with Jody had the pleasure of guest David Clement from HDF Energy another amazing learning experience for me to learn and understand more about Hydrogen and the powerful impact it will have on the Energy sector.

French-Australian, David has over 15 years of experience in the infrastructure and energy industries in APAC. From Mining to Oil & Gas, FPSO/FLNG and large-scale renewable projects, David brings his expertise in tendering, coordinating and building over 2,7GW of large-scale wind and solar projects across Australia and New Zealand. Appointed General Manager HDF Australia in 2021, he is the interface between Engineering, Commercial, Construction and Operation activities, in charge of the expansion and growth of HDF in Oceania.

HDF Energy is a global pioneer in high-power hydrogen powerplants. The Company designs and develops power plants that generate non-intermittent, non-polluting renewable energy, day and night. In addition, HDF Energy organizes the financing, construction and operation of these power plants through SPVs.

HDF is the designer of Renewstable®, its flagship model of

HDF Energy is also an industrial company which will mass produce, from 2024, the most strategic component of its power plants - high-power fuel cells - in its plant near Bordeaux. Already a major supplier of electricity for energy grids, this industrial activity will also allow HDF Energy to serve the heavy marine and rail mobility markets. Alongside its

The Company operates on five continents and is developing a

More information, visit: www.hdf-energy.com

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Bettina Venner leads the SA Industry Capability Network (ICN) office in the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science. ICN is part of a national network that connects local companies with opportunities by building supply chains and growing local capability.

Key sectors of focus include energy, defense, mining, manufacture, infrastructure and construction – including the emerging hydrogen sector. Bettina has worked as a chemical engineer in the oil and gas industry in South Africa, Germany and Australia before joining government. Her government roles include policy, regulation and

Listen to Bettina's podcast to gain a better understanding for South Australia's Hydrogen roadmap, it would appear South Australia is up and leading the pack.

Tough Talk with Jody Rowe had the pleasure of having Honorable Adam Giles as a guest and we covered many subjects from Agriculture and sustainability to immigration and the Voice.... Love it, the frank and honest conversation was refreshing.

Adam Giles is the Chief Executive Officer of Hancock Agriculture and S Kidman a pastoral company established in 1899, both companies executive Chaired by Gina Rinehart.

Adam is energetic, passionate and has the courage we all need as Australian to take a seat at the table and contribute the best we can.

Jody sits down with Kate Campbell from Bravus Mining & Resources. With a keen eye on sustainable practices and environmental concerns, Kate shares valuable insights into how Bravus navigates the energy landscape while maintaining a positive corporate image. Their commitment to all stakeholders, including the company, workforce, community, region, industry, and country, shines through in their endeavors.

Kate Campbell is Head of Communications, Community and ESG Reporting for Bravus, the Adani Group’s Australian coal mining, rail, solar energy and port business.  Kate joined Adani in 2018. She created and implemented the strategy that led to a turn-around in the businesses’ reputation in Australia and unlocked the approvals for the Carmichael mine and rail project in Central Queensland.

Kate has worked in the resources industry for more than 20 years. She is an expert in reputation management, external relations, brand, communications and social impact management.

Kate has exceptional experience previously worked for Shell, Santos and Glencore’s natural gas, coal and metals businesses.

Kate is passionate about the benefits the resources industry brings to Australian families and communities, and its role in improving people’s lives, particularly in the developing world, by providing critical energy and resources.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts and a master's in business communication. Kate is a director of the World Coal Association.

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode to gain a deeper understanding of the energy industry's complexities, the importance of reputation management, and how Bravus is contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

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