Stuart Milliken

Background

About Stuart Milliken

A highly motivated, results driven leader known for my down-to-earth and authentic style. I have delivered a pattern of sustained and profitable growth through 20-years of leadership in finance, operational and commercial roles. As a leader across mining, manufacturing and service industries and in the prior 10 years at PwC, collaboration, teamwork and sound commercial habits have always been a priority. I prioritise creating constructive environments. I am composed during change and volatility. This has supported my teams and businesses in maintaining focus and momentum during both rapid growth and challenging conditions. Empowerment and accountability are central to my leadership approach, leveraging the high levels of engagement built. My broad experience at a senior level, combined with an approachable and personable style equips me to influence at all levels – from operations to the boardroom. I see this continuing in an executive role requiring the same balanced focus on sustainable people, cultural and commercial returns. Core areas of expertise are:>>Advanced Commercial Acumen: A chartered accountant by training, I have applied these skills to identifying critical trends, and using that to support better decisions for the future.>>Complex Stakeholder Management: This extends from customer relationships with the likes of BHP and Rio, long-term suppliers and community stakeholders around ESG.>>Engaging Large and Diverse Workforces: With teams on multiple sites at different levels, engagement has been strong and growing.>>Change Leadership: Involving growing turn-arounds and/or growing businesses through acquisition, market share growth, cost beneficial expansions and product innovation – including M&A, IPO and integration.>>Safety, Quality & Governance: I have a proven track record of overhauling systems and implementing plans to improve risk, compliance and consistency outcomes.