Leading Before the Title: Courage, Influence and Impact with Vanessa Torres

What does leadership look like before you have the title? How do you build influence, confidence and credibility early in your career? And what can emerging researchers learn from those leading some of the world’s most complex mining organisations?

Join Women Advancing Mineral Research (WAMR) and the MRIWA Education and Workforce Development Program for an exclusive networking breakfast and candid conversation with Vanessa Torres, Managing Director and CEO of Perenti and Chair of the MRIWA Board. With more than 30 years of global experience spanning operations, strategy, innovation and executive leadership, Vanessa has built an exceptional career across the resources sector, holding senior leadership roles with organisations including Vale, BHP, South32 and Perenti.

Designed for PhD students, early-career researchers, industry professionals and aspiring leaders, this event will move beyond traditional discussions of leadership to explore the personal experiences, relationships and defining moments that have shaped Vanessa’s career.