With over 30 years of experience in the automotive and mining industries, Chris is a seasoned Lean expert and trainer who coaches senior leaders at BHP to drive lean mining across the organization. He is passionate about creating a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and psychological wellbeing among leaders and teams. Chris has been implementing Lean in mining for the past 15 years, starting as a Superintendent at Rio Tinto and joining BHP in 2008 as a Principal Advisor. He has designed, applied, and taught the Lean mindset to leaders and teams working in facilities located in various countries and regions. He has also supported the design and execution of business transformation, supply chain improvement, and enterprise value stream improvement projects. He is the author of two books, Flick the Switch and Why Care, where he shares his insights and experiences on Lean and psychological health, safety, and wellbeing. He was a finalist for the BHP Sustainable Leadership Award in 2023.
