Women Transforming Energy & Resources

On this episode, Naomi Campbell, Development Director at Energise Renewables speaks to Deloitte host Marni Oaten candidly about her perspectives on the challenges associated with inequity in the workplace, as well as what’s required for society and workplaces to tackle this. 

Naomi also shares how her love for the ocean inspired her to pursue a career in offshore wind. Her passion for the industry shines through as she speaks about the interventions required to attract investment into the sector and accelerate its development.  To close out, Naomi is asked what it’s like to share the name of a famous supermodel. 

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo 

Connect with the speakers:

Naomi Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomicampbeller/ 

Marni Oaten: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.marni-oaten+acc68c8d.html 

On this episode, Deloitte host Sandra James chats to one of the most influential women in the energy transition, both in Australia and the US, Audrey Zibelman, about her observations of the increased participation of women in the energy industry and her thoughts on the global energy transition. 

Audrey highlights the potential impact of seeing greater female representation at board and executive levels on participation, and the importance of investing heavily into educating and attracting more women in STEM. 

She also talks about how collaboration between energy ecosystem participants in creating digital roadmaps can truly unleash the power of emerging technologies and accelerate industry transformation at the pace and scale required. 

And tune to hear the four guests Audrey would host at a dinner party. 

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo 

Connect with the speakers:

Audrey Zibelman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-zibelman/ 

Sandra James: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.sanjames+3a5d92d0.html 

In this episode, Chief Development Officer at Nexsphere, Kristy Finch, chats to Deloitte host Joe Corvetti about her perspectives on women participation in the industry and her thoughts on the development of Australia’s offshore wind sector. 

Kristy chats about how the role of women is evolving in the context of the delivery of major projects, and how for a relatively new industry, there is an opportunity for the offshore wind sector to lead the way in how its already embracing and seeing a high volume of female leaders.  

Kristy and Joe also discuss the important role community education will play in terms of effectively communicating the positive impacts of offshore wind, particularly in terms of the scale at which renewable energy can generate electricity. 

Kristy also shares which fictional character she would choose to be her best friend. 

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

Connect with the speakers:

Kristy Finch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-finch/?originalSubdomain=au

Joe Corvetti: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.jcorvetti+579feff9.html

On this episode, Executive General Manager, Capacity Building at the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Dr. Samone McCurdy joins our Deloitte host, Pip Dexter, for a discussion on the data that highlights the current gender equity gap in the energy and resources industry. 

We hear insights across several themes, including the gender pay gap, workforce composition, number of women on boards, executive teams and governing bodies, flexible working arrangements, along with how women are feeling in the workplace and the critical workplace and societal factors that are impacting that sentiment. 

Samone and Pip also discuss the opportunity for the industry to implement change, and specific actions and recommendations for organisations to close the gap. 

This is an important discussion, and one not to be missed. 

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo

Connect with the speakers:

Dr Samone McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-samone-mccurdy-69a2398/

Pip Dexter: https://www.deloitte.com/cbc/en/about/people/profiles.pidexter+4879bd85.html

In this episode, Interim-Executive General Manager, Construction at Hydro Tasmania, Tammy Chu, chats to Deloitte host Cedric Hodges about her incredible career journey in Tasmania. Tammy talks about the work that needs to be undertaken to attract more women into the sector, particularly in relation to the substantial skills shortages across engineering that continue to be a challenge. She also speaks passionately about the significant role Tasmania is playing in Australia’s energy transition, continuing its 100+ years of generating energy through its hydro assets.

Tammy also shares the best piece of advice she’s ever received. 

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

Connect with the speakers:

Tammy Chu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-chu-entura/ 

Cedric Hodges: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.cehodges+a183985d.html 

In this episode, Yvette Manolas, General Manager and Global Head of Decarbonisation of Woodside Energy, shares her unique and diverse career journey and experiences in the energy sector with Deloitte host Bernadette Cullinane. Tune in to hear Yvette's perspectives on how the role of women has evolved and the differing leadership styles that have helped to shape her career. Yvette chats about the complexities and opportunities associated with our journey towards decarbonisation, particularly in the context of the increased focus and action on methane emissions reduction, and the driving role Woodside Energy is playing in tackling this issue collectively and collaboratively. Also, find out the two historical and fascinating figures that she would invite to a dinner party.

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

Connect with the speakers:

Yvette Manolas: https://au.linkedin.com/in/yvette-manolas-5b1b72133

Bernadette Cullinane: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.bernadettecullinane+db753ad1.html

In the latest episode, Deloitte partner, Peter Holt is joined by Nevenka Codevelle, Executive General Manager of AEMO Services. Nevenka speaks about her career journey and the evolving challenges in the energy sector. She highlights the positive changes in workplace attitudes: the growing enthusiasm to contribute to the energy transition and the appreciation for balancing work and family, a struggle many can relate to. Get to know Nevenka as she reveals which famous actor she chooses to play her in a movie.

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

Connect with the speakers:

Nevenka Codevelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevenka-codevelle-15242527/

Peter Holt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drholt/

Join Deloitte host Sandra James and esteemed guest speaker Dom van den Berg, CEO of Energy Networks Australia, for a compelling conversation in our latest Women Transforming Energy & Resources episode. Dom talks about her journey in the industry, which has been fuelled by her love for adventure and interest in the geopolitics of energy. Drawing from her extensive experience and expertise, Dom underscores the need for networks and retailers to work closely with consumers in getting them on board with the energy transition. We also get to know Dom a bit closer as she shares her unique choice for a personal theme song.

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

Connect with the speakers:

Dom van den Berg: https://au.linkedin.com/in/dominique-van-den-berg-638387b6

Sandra James: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.sanjames+3a5d92d0.html

Check out the latest episode of our Women Transforming Energy & Resources series, which spotlights the Managing Director of Momentum Energy, ⁠Lisa Chiba. Lisa speaks to our Deloitte host, Angela Jaric, about several actions that can be implemented to make workplaces more inclusive and how Momentum Energy’s strategic and values aligned partnerships are helping to deliver powerful, customer-focused products and solutions. Also find out what type of music Lisa tunes into to chill out in her personal time.

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

Connect with the speakers:

Lisa Chiba: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisachiba/

Angela Jaric: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.ajaric+ac9ab053.html

In this podcast, Struan Buchanan, Lead Partner for Power, Utilities & Renewables in Consulting at Deloitte, is joined by Alida Jansen van Vuuren, Head of DSO (Distribution Systems Operator Services) at Ausgrid. Alida provides insights into her role at Ausgrid - sharing her engineering journey, highlighting her challenges and reflecting on her experience leading male engineers. She also talks about her leadership style, emphasising the importance of collaboration, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence. And to get to know Alida a bit better, we asked her to share a funny travel story that might leave you feeling a bit thirsty.

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

Connect with the speakers:

Struan Buchanan: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.stbuchanan+fed91357.html

Alida Jansen van Vuuren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alida-jansen-van-vuuren-36149826/