HunterNet is thrilled to announce our four distinguished member companies chosen to collaborate with the 2024 Future Leader Project Teams. Each company brings a wealth of expertise and innovation, paving the way for transformative projects and strategic growth in the Hunter Region. Let’s meet our exceptional partners:
Advitech Advitech is a leading engineering and environmental consulting firm. They excel in providing technical and project management solutions for complex engineering challenges and environmental impact management. Their services include engineering design, 3D drafting, project management, risk management, and sustainability planning. Their applied mathematics team also helps businesses streamline processes and enhance decision-making.
Jaegersoft Jaegersoft, a Hunter-based software consultancy, is dedicated to creating cutting-edge software solutions for startups, SMEs, and large-scale corporations. Their expertise spans software product development and digital transformation, ensuring the delivery of commercially successful solutions through speed, agility, collaboration, and quality.
R&R Murphy R&R Murphy is a modern, multi-award-winning company specializing in metal fabrication. Their expertise ranges from single components to complex turnkey systems used globally by multinational companies. With a focus on industries like defence, transport, mining, and architecture, R&R Murphy is known for their commitment to quality, safety, and customer service, boasting relationships that span decades.
TW Woods TW Woods has been a cornerstone in the engineering sector for over 58 years. With three generations of family involvement, they provide exceptional engineering services to the manufacturing, mining, and heavy industry sectors. Their specialties include precision fabrication, plasma profiling, and the manufacturing of chutes, bins, tanks, and loaders, ensuring seamless project management from design to delivery.
 The Future Leader Project: Transforming Today for Tomorrow
This year’s Future Leader Project aims to introduce significant changes to a HunterNet member organization, focusing on strategic pivots and innovative approaches for long-term growth. Teams will identify key challenges or opportunities and develop a bold yet achievable strategic plan. The project emphasizes transformative change, aiming for more than mere adaptation but thriving in future endeavors.
The Project Team Presentations are on October 24, where teams will showcase their strategic plans to a panel of esteemed industry leaders. The winning team will be announced at the Annual Gala Dinner on October 26 at Noah’s on the Beach, Newcastle. Join us in celebrating the ingenuity and forward-thinking strategies of our future leaders.
Project Team 1
Ben Marmont-Port Waratah Coal Services, Daniel Smith -Tunra, Lauren Jones Ampcontrol, Ben Morgan – Swanson Industries, Ben Tsang -Thales, Jason Chan -Banlaw
Mentor– Tegann Kelly- Squadron Energy FLP Alumni 2015 (OG)
Member Company – R&R Murphy
Project Team 2:
Sergio Fresco -ATBMorton, Simon -Turner Port Of Newcastle, Brent Gooley -McLanahan Corporation, Neil Hitchenor – Ampcontrol, Danica Smith -Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator (HVCCC)
Mentor – Andy Olrich – Hunter Water FLP Alumni 2022
Member Company -TW Woods
Project Team 3:
Jason Sullivan -Ampcontrol, Joe Kelley -Coverite, Susan Tju -University of Newcastle, Patrick Murray – Bohemia Interactive Simulations, Sarah Mintz  Ampcontrol
Mentor – Callan Boslem Quarry Mining – FLP Alumni 2015(OG)
Member Company –Advitech Emergent Group
Project Team 4:
Katrina Wallace – Ampcontrol, Liam Power – DSI Underground, Ben Lowder -Port Waratah Coal Services, Abbie Smith – Uon, Luke Hills -EngAnalysis, Bevan McLachlan -McLanahan Corporation
Mentor – Sara Kiely – Downer FLP 2017
Member Company – Jaegersoft
