Jennifer Purdie

A chemical engineer by training, Jenny has more than 30 years of global management and leadership experience spanning operational, business improvement, technology and corporate roles in the mining, energy, heavy manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. She is recognised as an authentic, caring and strong leader who demonstrates the capability to align and engage diverse stakeholders and teams, combining strategy development with execution to deliver results. Jenny’s previous executive roles have been as Olympic Dam Asset President for BHP, leading the team to deliver record performance and position the asset for growth, and as EGM, Gas Distribution at Jemena, leading the NSW gas distribution business. Currently Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director for ASX listed junior Neometals, where she has served as a Non Executive Director since 2018, she has also held senior leadership positions with Adani Renewables, Rio Tinto and Alcoa