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THE GRILL: Deanne Withers

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What does your job involve? I am the managing director of All Ports International, Melbourne. I don’t have a specific “job” but every day brings new challenges and hurdles. My...
THE GRILL: Deanne Withers

THE GRILL: Professor Vinh Thai

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What is your current job and what does it entail? As Associate Professor at the School of Business IT & Logistics, RMIT University in Melbourne, my work portfolio includes...
THE GRILL: Professor Vinh Thai

THE GRILL: Regan Brown

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Describe your current job? Impex Personnel is the white-collar recruitment arm of my new venture, the Navital Group. Getting into the ‘people’ side of the supply chain industry...
THE GRILL: Regan Brown

THE GRILL: Dr Michael Sierp

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What is your job and what does it entail? I’m currently managing director of Aquatic Biosecurity Pty Ltd. I’m a scientist, biofouling inspector, marine surveyor, vessel master and...
THE GRILL: Dr Michael Sierp

OUT & ABOUT: Industry gathers for session on shipping and marine seminar

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MARITIME law firm HFW held its Shipping and Marine seminar at its offices in Bourke Street, Melbourne, on Thursday night. The event attracted a gathering including lawyers, ship...
OUT & ABOUT: Industry gathers for session on shipping and marine seminar

THE GRILL: Jason McGregor

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Where did you grow up? I grew up in Sans Souci in the southern suburbs of Sydney, and then moved to Cronulla. I now live at Woronora Heights, I’ve basically been in The Shire for...
THE GRILL: Jason McGregor

THE GRILL: Scott Carson

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Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney (The Shire). It was just typical suburban Sydney upbringing. We went to the beach, and played cricket and league...
THE GRILL: Scott Carson

THE GRILL: Scott Craven

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Where did you grow up? I was born in Singapore. My father was an engineer and I lived there for the first five years. Then we moved to Essendon in Melbourne and basically lived...
THE GRILL: Scott Craven

THE GRILL: Tom Holyman

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How have you enjoyed your recent move from ANL to Kalmar? I am enjoying not only the change in company, but also the more significant change into a different industry sector. It...
THE GRILL: Tom Holyman

THE GRILL: Jason Varsamidis

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What has changed in the industry since you started? I started my career at P&O in 1997, so I’ve been privileged to be part of the immense changes in our industry over the past 20...
THE GRILL: Jason Varsamidis

THE GRILL: Sue Dight

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Where did you grow up? I am a Melbourne girl who was born and raised in Noble Park. My memories are of a place where you could swim in the backyard and play rounds in the streets....
THE GRILL: Sue Dight

THE GRILL: Gordon Clark

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Tell us a bit about your current role with Liebherr. My role in Australia is that I’m the general manager of the maritime division here. We set up in June of 2017. We started with...
THE GRILL: Gordon Clark

THE GRILL: Craig Carmody

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You’ve had a varied career, what are some highlights? Clearly, working for Australian prime ministers – you can’t beat that [Mr Carmody was director of policy in the Office of the...
THE GRILL: Craig Carmody

THE GRILL: Chris Waites

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You recently became CEO of Gippsland Ports – what does your role entail? Gippsland Ports is responsible for the management and development of five local ports and two waterways...
THE GRILL: Chris Waites

THE GRILL: Cameron Butchart

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Interview with Cameron Butchart reveals insights on his role at the Port Authority of NSW, his sea-faring career, and personal interests including veganism and cycling. What does...
THE GRILL: Cameron Butchart