Chief Executive Officer, Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition Cooperatives Research Centre (HILT CRC)

Jenny Selway has over 20 years’ experience as an engineer and non-executive director, with expertise in decarbonisation and the energy transition. She is currently the CEO of the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC), a collaborative venture that brings industry, universities and government organisations together to identify, accelerate and de-risk decarbonisation pathways for heavy industry.

Head of Geoscience Excellence

Kerry Turnock is a seasoned resource sector leader with over 3 decades of experience spanning geoscience, operations, technical marketing, and innovation. Her multidisciplinary expertise enables her to bridge technical insight with strategic decision-making to deliver value across the entire mining lifecycle. Known for her ability to turn vision into reality, Kerry has a proven track record of delivering breakthrough projects that result in tangible benefits.

Kerry is a passionate advocate for elevating the role of geoscience in multidisciplinary decisions and leveraging scientific capability as a driver of transformation.

Chief Executive, Climate Change & Sustainability, BlueScope Steel

Deborah was appointed Chief Executive, Climate Change & Sustainability at BlueScope in March 2025, leading the company’s global climate action and decarbonisation strategy, and the company’s commitment to sustainable practices. Deborah is responsible for driving progress toward BlueScope’s 2030 emissions reduction targets and 2050 net zero goal, while ensuring compliance with evolving sustainability reporting standards.

Deborah is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holds a Bachelor of Metallurgical Engineering (Hons) (UNSW) and Master of Business Administration (UQ).

Founder, Sentient Computing

Doug Bester is the founder of Perth‑based Sentient Computing, a specialist software company delivering immersive interactive environments, VR training and 3D visualisation solutions to the industrial sector. With more than 35 years’ experience in technical operations, project delivery and leadership, he has guided Sentient through multiple technology cycles while staying focused on practical value for operators, maintainers and decision‑makers on site.

Since founding Sentient in 2007, Doug has grown the business from a small startup into a diverse team of engineers, developers and artists delivering solutions for major iron ore, energy and industrial clients in Australia and overseas.