Created by metal minds for metal minds – join us for practical conversations that get to the nuts and bolts of the metals industry here in New Zealand. Connect with leaders & experts from across the globe who talk overcoming key industry challenges, and influencers who cast their eyes to the future. Perfect if you’re time poor but want to keep your finger on the pulse. Prepare to be challenged, informed & inspired!
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
How to build a thriving metals sector.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Metals NZ Chief Executive Nick Collins, SCNZ Manager Darren O’Riley and HERA CEO Troy Coyle about cooperation and support across the entire NZ metals sector.
We clarify the roles and relationships between these three key metals industry organisations and discuss threats and opportunities within the sector as well as sustainability, advocacy and improving productivity.
More about Nick:
Nick is Chief Executive of Metals NZ – a co-operative initiative that represents nine metals industry sector organisations and companies across the supply chains in the manufacturing and construction sectors.
www.linkedin.com/in/nick-collins-2286824/
More about Darren:
Darren is Manager of Steel Construction NZ (SCNZ) – an organisation that promotes the benefits of steel solutions in building and infrastructure projects and advocates and supports its 300 members nationwide.
www.linkedin.com/in/darren-o-riley-320b2915/
More about Troy:
Troy is CEO of HERA – an industry-owned body creating value through collaboration and education as well as acting as a catalyst for metals innovation internationally.
www.linkedin.com/in/troy-coyle-8202b912/
Contact Kim Nugent – HERA Marketing & Communications Manager:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nugentkim/
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
How innovation drives the global economy.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Ross Pearce, programme manager design at Callaghan Innovation about how innovation is driving the global economy.
We discuss Artificial Intelligence, robotics, blockchain as both disruptors and opportunities and how companies like Team Emirates and Rocket Lab have harnessed innovation to take on the world.
Ross Pearce is programme manager design at Callaghan Innovation whose passionate about achieving business success through applied innovation. Ross has more than 25 years of product design and innovation leadership experience focused on identifying, creating and delivering compelling value.
Connect with Ross:
www.linkedin.com/in/ross-pearce-6aa05613/
www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/
Connect with Boaz Habib - HERA Industry Development GM:
www.linkedin.com/in/boaz-habib-241b16b/
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
The future of manufacturing In New Zealand.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Professor Goran Roos about the potential of the manufacturing industry to transform the New Zealand economy.
We discuss the role of manufacturing in raising living standards, challenge common perceptions of the manufacturing industry and talk about the threats and benefits of new technologies.
Professor Göran Roos is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) and of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). He has been a member of the Prime Minister’s Manufacturing Leaders Group and held academic appointments at Nanyang Technological University, University of Adelaide and the University of Technology Sydney. Göran is the author and co-author of over three hundred books, book chapters, papers and articles specialising in strategy, innovation management, research policy and intellectual capital.
Connect with Goran:
www.linkedin.com/in/goran-roos-1824181/
Find out about MaD2019 Future-proofing NZ’s Manufacturing & Design Economy: