Ross Mahon

With a track record in leadership roles, Ross excels in acquiring new clients and ushering innovative technologies from conception to successful implementation. Throughout his career, Ross has been a catalyst for organizational transformations, optimizing business processes, introducing new products, establishing greenfield sites, and orchestrating global supply chains by leveraging cutting-edge technology and Industry 4.0 principles to stay ahead in the market.

In his most recent role as Executive Director at Deakin University Research Innovations, Ross demonstrated his ability to translate research into tangible outcomes by commercializing groundbreaking technologies. Notably, his leadership was pivotal in securing the Trailblazer program REACH, a $374 million initiative aimed at advancing recycling and clean energy, funded by the Federal Government, industry partners, and the university.

Ross brings a wealth of experience spanning from the factory floor to the boardroom, coupled with a deep-seated passion for fostering collaboration and empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. With a keen focus on sustainability and manufacturing, he champions initiatives that drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. Ross is adept at crafting strategic action plans, harnessing technology, and implementing visual management tools to achieve measurable results.