Nathan holds a Master of Engineering Management (MEM) from UTS. Nathan is also a technical expert representative on a range of Standards Australia Technical Committees, a member of Australian Industry Group (AIG); Water and Plumbing Products Cluster committee and is the Technical Coordinator for Industry association; Plumbing Products Industry Group (PPI Group).
With 21 years of experience in plumbing product manufacture Nathan’s current role includes leading a team of technical staff to deliver an Integrated HSEQ Management System in a fast paced and innovative manufacturing environment.
Nathan is experienced developing and managing relationships with; local and overseas suppliers, compliance and regulatory organisations, local and national industry groups, OEM customers and internal manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders.
Sam Matandos is a pioneering figure in Australian manufacturing with over 30 years of experience. From apprentice toolmaker to industry leader, Sam has been at the forefront at showcasing our domestic manufacturing capabilities, addressing critical trade skill shortages and creating more jobs in Manufacturing. Sam is the Managing Director at Moxon Industries, a leading railway and infrastructure engineering company.
Sharon Austin, founder and MD of Intelligent Recruitment has over 20 years’ experience as a successful business owner and Executive Search and Recruitment Consultant. This experience is preceded by qualifications in Electrical Engineering and 10 years at Garden Island Naval Dockyard as an Electrical Designer in their Engineering Office. Owning and managing three successful businesses herself, has instilled an understanding of the complexities and critical success factors of businesses. Sharon specializes in consulting to engineering and technical businesses with solid knowledge and experience in the manufacturing sector. She is passionate about promoting collaboration in the manufacturing sector and assisting organizations plan, recruit and manage their talent needs to ensure business strategy can be delivered.
Jessica is the Financial Controller and a Director of Medina Engineering Pty. Ltd., an SME based in Chipping Norton. A family run business for over 45 years, Medina Engineering provides precision machining solutions to customers in a variety of manufacturing industries, delivering locally & around the world. Medina Engineering has been a proud member of Southern Strength since 2015.
Jessica has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Arts (International Studies) from UTS & has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. She understands the day to day challenges manufacturers are facing in our industry and is keen to contribute & problem solve in a strategic network. Jessica is a community Justice of the Peace and volunteers with local sport committees & fundraisers.
With his personable, ‘raw and real’ approach, Charlie demystifies the sales process and gets results.
He has 30 years’ experience in sales and business management in large and small businesses and in both mature and emerging markets. Thanks to this diverse experience, Charlie possesses a unique blend of strategic insight along with the practical realities of running teams and businesses. As a highly experienced Sales Manager, Charlie is renowned for developing teams that consistently grow sales, profit and market share.
Charlie has Bachelor of Financial Administration (UNE) and Master of Management (MGSM) degrees, but is equally proud of his Forklift Driver’s license, First Aid and Working at Heights certificates. Based in Sydney, Charlie works with companies throughout Australia, empowering their people and their growth.
Phillip has tertiary qualifications in Applied Science and Management. During his employment career, he has held a number of Process Continuous Improvement and Quality positions in some of the larger Companies and more recently has held Branch Manager and Business Unit Manager positions. His experience has been predominately, but not exclusively, in the building industry.
Outside of work, he enjoys building renovation and travelling and has held or currently holds Director positions in the Not-for-Profit sector, including an Independent school.
Cristina is a pioneering, dynamic, and inspirational leader with over 35 years experienced within global organisations including The Walt Disney Company & NewsCorp.
She has demonstrated a proven ability to drive transformational change and deliver results throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Cristina has worked across many different industries including FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Good), Publishing, Entertainment and Media. She is known for a proactive, solution driven and highly organised business approach, and is skilled at building strong collaborative relationships based on open communication and trust.
She believes that passion, persistence, positivity, and purpose = success.
Her colleagues would say is extremely positive and makes things happen!
Marcos is a solution-focused, people-oriented professional with a solid 33-year track record in manufacturing. Known for taking a practical, down-to-earth approach, he applies his technical expertise to deliver outcomes while fostering strong collaborative relationships across the sector. He holds trade qualifications as a Fitter Machinist and studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney. Over his career, he has supported a wide range of industries, championed locally sourced manufacturing, and consistently focused on meeting client requirements with efficiency and precision.
Jasmine Reay is an Executive Leader with 25 years of experience in infrastructure and engineering projects across diverse sectors, including civil and infrastructure, renewable energy, water, airports, universities, building, and residential property development in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Jasmine joined ANSTO in October 2024 as Group Executive of Infrastructure & Engineering Services. She leads a portfolio of Major Capital Works Programs, Engineering Delivery, Technical, Maintenance Services, and Decommissioning functions.
Jasmine brings a wealth of experience in project delivery and portfolio management, organizational transformational change management, and asset management. She has a proven track record of delivering on organizational business strategies, implementing large change programs, managing portfolios, and ensuring strategic investments are driven by clear business outcomes, effectively tracked, and set up for success and operational readiness.
Jasmine is committed to developing and building physical and digital infrastructure that is financially and operationally sustainable, delivering public service amenities, inclusion, community, and wellbeing.
She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), a Master’s in Planning, and formal Director qualifications (GAICD).
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