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“The goal is to get
change for our
daughters, but really
our partners, mums,
sisters or aunties
are also the people
alongside us today
who need just as much

support, guidance and
coaching and we all
have a role to play in
doing that.

across the world. And while opportuni- In addition to her ASX positions, Sharon Warburton also volunteers for a
ties for women in the resources sector number of organisations, including the Perth’s Children Hospital
are growing, the pathway to the top re-
mains the same as it has always been in “We can really challenge ourselves the resources and construction sectors,
Warburton’s eyes. in how that happens today. This doesn’t I overinvested and then invested some
mean you have to pack up the house and more in understanding operational risk.”
“Whether it is mining or any other in- disappear for a few years to get experi-
dustry, we still need to earn our stripes, ence but whether it is mining, manufac- Warburton’s enthusiasm to contribute
do the hard yards and learn the business turing, technology...it is really important more to the companies in which she has
whether that is spending time on site, to understand how that business works, been involved has broadened her skills
at underground operations or on inter- how it ticks and what drives it. It is partic- base beyond that of a typical account-
national projects,” she said. “My view is ularly important to get out on the ground ant, and her name is now at the top of
that on-the-job experience is pivotal; it is to understand the culture. recruiters’ shortlists when it comes to
what I have done to learn and grow and Australia’s best possible non-executive
I strongly encourage everyone else to do “I took every opportunity I could. In directors.
that.

Following Nev Power’s retirement from Fortescue, Elizabeth Gaines has taken over as chief executive with
Julie Shuttleworth (pictured) appointed deputy chief executive

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