Jennifer Purdie: "Exploring Riches Beneath: Unveiling Mining Opportunities"

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.

Dr. Jennifer Purdie Asset President Olympic Dam. Jenny Purdie joined BHP in February 2021 as Asset President Olympic Dam. Jenny has more than 30 years of global management and leadership experience spanning operational, business improvement and corporate roles in the mining, energy, heavy manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. She brings a strong balance of operational, commercial, and technical skills to Olympic Dam, and the capability to combine strategy with project execution.

Jenny’s most recent role was the Executive General Manager, Gas Distribution at Jemena, where she led the gas distribution business in New South Wales. She has previously held senior leadership positions with Adani Renewables, Rio Tinto and Alcoa.

Throughout her career, she has developed strong skills in managing people, health and safety, community and stakeholder relationships, environment and reducing costs. Jenny holds a Bachelor and PhD in Chemical Engineering from University of Auckland and an Executive MBA from Mt Eliza Business School. She graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors course with Honours.

In 2019, Jenny was named ‘Exceptional Woman 2019’ at the Minerals Council of Australia Women in Resources National Awards. What a talented person, congratulations Jen for such an easy, informative, comfortable podcast.

Jody