Brenda Denbesten

An Operations and Continuous Improvement Professional with hands on experience in the development and execution of safety and operations improvement programs. Over 16 years of experience across mining, manufacturing and technology complemented by a strong operations management and change management background.
Working with top tier companies such as BHP, Orica and the Federal Government of Australia, Brenda has experience in technical roles, people leadership and functional support. More recently, she was part of the team that delivered the largest single autonomous mine site conversion for BHP’s Goonyella Riverside Mine.
Advocator and driver for change with a collaborative approach to engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels to embed positive change. Strong supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion as well as participation of women in STEM. She was a recent finalist for the ‘Excellence in Engineering’ category at the Women in Industry Awards 2022.