Event Details

KDCCI's Business Breakfast Briefings are quarterly events that provide high-level updates for the business community. Each briefing, attended by key decision-makers and business owners, focuses on a relevant topic impacting local businesses. These sessions offer crucial information, networking opportunities, and a platform for promoting various stakeholders and advocacy insights.


Topic: Major Projects


A light breakfast will be available from 7 AM, and the Cup-Ah coffee van will be there serving fresh hot coffee!

Speakers

  • Virginia Miltrup (Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of City of Karratha)

    Virginia Miltrup

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of City of Karratha

    Virginia is an experienced Executive and Company Director with expertise in supporting businesses to adapt to change. She has a passion for bringing customer-centric thinking to the improvement of business performance.

    Virginia is the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Karratha, having previously served as the Executive Director, Community & Business Services at the City of Vincent. She has lead Strategy, Corporate Services and Operational teams across the public and private sectors. She has also led transformative programs at the CBH Group, Synergy, Unisys and Thomson Reuters.

    She holds a Masters of Leadership and Management, Bachelor of Commerce, and a Graduate Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

    Virginia is the Chair of 100 Women, Chair of Mosaic Community Care, and Chair of International Art Space.

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  • Richard Cohen (Managing Director Port, Rail & Core Services of Rio Tinto Services Ltd)

    Richard Cohen

    Managing Director Port, Rail & Core Services of Rio Tinto Services Ltd

  • Matt Turnbull (Woodside Energy)

    Matt Turnbull

    Woodside Energy

  • Danny Van Niekerk (Construction Director of Saipem Clough SCJV)

    Danny Van Niekerk

    Construction Director of Saipem Clough SCJV

    Danny is a certified project management professional with over 30 years of experience managing multidisciplinary construction projects. His extensive background in major Australian projects equips him to navigate complex challenges with ease, ensuring that all work is executed to the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Passionate about collaboration and innovation, Danny is committed to delivering exceptional results that meet client expectations and industry standards.

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  • David Boshoff (Managing Director of BCI Minerals)

    David Boshoff

    Managing Director of BCI Minerals

    Mr Boshoff was appointed Managing Director of BCI Minerals in November 2022, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in the mining industry, with a strong track record in delivering large capital projects.

    Before joining BCI Minerals, Mr. Boshoff served as Chief Operating Officer and then Chief Executive Officer at Bravus Mining and Resources. He successfully led the startup of the Carmichael coal mine to full production and managed multiple large capital projects, ensuring full accountability for safety, schedule, scope, and capital costs.

    Earlier in his career, he was General Manager at BHP’s Mt Arthur Coal and Daunia mines, where he played a key role in the on-schedule production ramp-up at BHP’s Caval Ridge mine.

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Tickets

Free Admittance
Standard Price Complimentary

Venue

Red Earth Arts Precinct

Welcome Road 27
Karratha, Western Australia, Australia

If you have any questions please contact Emma Scari

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