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Tanya Pavez

Managing Director & Chief People Officer

Tanya possesses 20 years of experience across the mining, resources and marine industries, specialising in talent acquisition, human resources, industrial and employee relations and community engagement.

For over a decade, Tanya has held business leadership positions as the Head of HR for several companies as a valued member of their executive committees. She possesses substantial and expert industrial and employee relations experience and has driven many complex and successful negotiations and restructures. 

Tanya has both national and international experience within operational and corporate environments, including substantial experience working in the Pilbara region. Tanya has held positions with Hudson Global Resources, Newcrest Mining, Kagara Mining, Leighton Contractors and Engage Marine (Westug).

She is a values-driven person, with the unique ability to develop initiatives that meet both strategic and commercial objectives. She actively engages with all stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for both a business and its people. She is proactive, approachable and believes her number one attribute is her ability to adapt her style to develop and maintain authentic, productive and valuable long-term relationships.