Men in Business Luncheon - Pivoting Your Career

Name: Men in Business Luncheon - Pivoting Your Career
Start: 2025-04-04T12:00:00+08:00
Location: Gateway Village

Schedule

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Gateway Village | Port Hedland, WA

Join us for the First Men in Business luncheon for 2025!
Hear from two outstanding speakers,
Myles Pollard - Professional Communications Facilitator & John Brereton - General Manager Hedland Operations Fortescue.
Enjoy a 2 course lunch at Gateway Village with a specially prepared menu by the head Chef. Bring your team and network with the business community while making new connections.Thanks to our sponsors Local Buying Foundation and Gateway Village Everyone is welcome to attend, this is a great opportunity to network and meet new people.
Tables of 10 are available Please purchase your tickets via the link
Myles Pollard - Professional Communications Facilitator
With over 20 years of experience as a Corporate Communication Specialist, Myles Pollard combines his extensive acting career with his expertise in education to deliver transformative insights into impactful communication. Holding dual qualifications - a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Edith Cowan University and a Bachelor of Dramatic Art from NIDA - Myles has helped politicians, executives, and sales teams enhance their communication skill under high-pressure environments. His innovation methodology blends creative techniques from the dramatic arts with corporate strategies, focusing on building confidence, refining deliver, and fostering meaningful audience connections.
As a celebrated actor, Myles has appeared in iconic Australian TV series like McLeod's Daughters, Home and Awan. and Packed to the Rafters, as well as major films such as Wolverine and Drift. His unique ability to bridge the worlds of performance and professional development has made him a sought-after facilitator, working with prominent clients such as Lotterywest, Cape Mentelle, and Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Myles share his journey and insights at our upcoming luncheon.
John Brereton – General Manager Hedland Operations Fortescue
John Brereton is the General Manager, Hedland Operations at Fortescue. With a focus on leading high-performing teams and driving change, he has been instrumental in safely delivering operations, maintenance functions and the decarbonisation transition, across both port and rai, since April 2023.
John commenced his career within the health sector and has completed a Master of Medical Science at UWA, along with a Bachelor of Health Science and Post Graduate diplomas in Critical Care and Occupational Health and Safety.
With 17 years’ experience across the construction and resource sectors, John has dedicated the last decade to Fortescue, holding several senior leadership positions, including GM Health and Safety Iron Ore, GM Health and Safety Projects, and Health and Safety Manager Hedland Operations.