Townsville – Asset Lifecycle Planning

Join us for a special in-person meet-up in Townsville to view a live stream of the Brisbane Chapter technical event on asset lifecycle planning. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone in or near Townsville to gather, network, and learn together. The event is free to attend, making it accessible for all interested in the topic.

This event will feature insights from two distinguished speakers—one from the rail sector and one from the water sector. They will share the methodologies they adopt and the decision-making criteria they use across the asset lifecycle. The discussion will focus on turning data into knowledge, exploring various tools, and emphasizing the need for collaboration across different functions to make sound decisions.

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About the speakers:

Based in Brisbane, Aida Vucic is a Senior Asset Management Consultant at WSP Australia. She is a certified chartered accountant with experience in strategic decision-making across the resource sector and the public sector, focusing on capital performance.

Deeksha Kumar is a Data Scientist at Urban Utilities in the asset management team. She has four years of experience applying data science in asset management. She completed a Master of Business Analytics from La Trobe University, where she majored in Data Science, and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Economics from Amity University in India. She is a creative thinker, a collaborative team player, and a continuous learner, with a strong work ethic and a passion for data science.

 

Melbourne – Different Contexts – Same Problems: A discussion about how AM is undertaken in Australia vs the UAE

In the realm of asset management, diverse geographic and cultural contexts often reveal common challenges despite differing environments. This presentation explores the nuances of asset management practices in Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), two regions with distinct landscapes, regulatory frameworks, and economic conditions. By examining case studies and industry practices in both countries, we’ll explore the shared issues faced by asset managers.

This discussion, facilitated by guest speaker, Travis Soutter, Managing Director of Concordia Asset Management, aims to highlight how both regions can learn from each other’s approaches to overcoming these challenges, fostering innovation and collaboration in the asset management field.

This comparative analysis not only underscores the universal nature of asset management problems but also showcases the unique strategies employed to address them, offering valuable insights for practitioners globally.

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About the speaker:

Travis Soutter, Managing Director, Concordia Asset Management.

Asset Management practitioner with strong leadership capability and a proven track record of delivering value through successful change in Operations and Asset Management. Strategic thinker, with an open and collaborative leadership style, that is comfortable engaging and communicating with multi-faceted teams at local, national and global levels.

A highly effective problem solver with well-developed commercial acumen with the ability to influence at the executive level. An open and collaborative communication style allows me to build rapport and garner the best from teams to enable the delivery of positive bottom-line results. I am interested in challenging senior leadership roles that will enable me to coach and develop multi-disciplinary teams towards Asset Management excellence.

GFMAM Announces the Release of AM Landscape V3.0

We are excited to announce that today marks the culmination of over 2.5 years of work involving approximately 250 people from around the world, including many Asset Management Council members / volunteers. The Global Forum of Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) is pleased to release Version 3.0 of the GFMAM Asset Management (AM) Landscape.

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Launceston – Asset Management Leadership – We are all AM Leaders

Join us for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to exploring the critical role of leadership in asset management. This event, hosted at the picturesque Tailrace Centre, will feature insightful presentations from esteemed industry professionals who have driven significant transformations in their fields.

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Speakers:

Patrick Marshall
Manager Assets, Engineering and Design, Glenorchy City Council
Presentation: ‘From Underfunding to Alignment: Glenorchy’s Transformative Journey in Asset Management’
Patrick will share the compelling story of Glenorchy City Council’s journey from struggling with underfunding to achieving strategic alignment in their asset management practices. Learn how innovative thinking and leadership have enabled Glenorchy to overcome financial challenges and set a new standard for municipal asset management.

Angus Galloway
Agricultural Manager, Simplot
Presentation: ‘Improving Land Resilience’
Angus will delve into the critical topic of land resilience, offering insights into how effective asset management strategies can enhance agricultural sustainability. Discover how Simplot is leading the way in creating resilient agricultural landscapes, ensuring long-term productivity and environmental stewardship.

 

Brisbane – Asset Lifecycle Planning

This event will bring together two speakers – one from the rail sector and one from the water sector – to share the methodologies adopted and decision-making criteria across the asset lifecycle. The event will consider turning data into knowledge and discuss tools and the need for collaboration across functions to achieve sound decisions.

Click here to register

 

About the speaker:

Based in Brisbane, Aida Vucic is a Senior Asset Management Consultant at WSP Australia. She is a certified chartered accountant with experience in strategic decision-making across the resource sector and the public sector, focusing on capital performance.

Deeksha Kumar is a Data Scientist at Urban Utilities in the asset management team. She has four years of experience applying data science in asset management. She completed a Master of Business Analytics from La Trobe University, where she majored in Data Science, and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Economics from Amity University in India. She is a creative thinker, a collaborative team player, and a continuous learner, with a strong work ethic and a passion for data science.

 

A special thank you to our volunteers

Unsung heroes! Assets of the Asset Management Council! Whatever the description, there is no doubt that Asset Management Council volunteers are leaders of industry, who volunteer their time to enrich the services and products of the Asset Management Council, for the benefit of the greater asset management community. A heartfelt thank you from us here at the Asset Management Council to all of our wonderful volunteers on this National Volunteers Week.

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Announcing the Launch of the 3rd Edition GFMAM Asset Management Landscape

In May 2021, a significant journey was embarked upon to set up a Steering Committee dedicated to manage the 3rd Edition of the GFMAM – Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management Asset Management Landscape revision project. This initiative has been a monumental task, requiring thousands of volunteer hours and numerous late-night and early-morning meetings.

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