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Brett Forrest

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Information Technology Director at PACCAR Australia
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Brett Forrest is a senior IT executive with over 20 years of experience leading significant technology transformations in manufacturing and other sectors. As the IT Director for PACCAR Australia, he has recently spearheaded major projects in cloud ERP implementation and digital manufacturing, managing multi-million dollar budgets and large teams.

He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds an MBA from Deakin University. Brett has also shared his expertise in project management as a guest lecturer at RMIT University, demonstrating a commitment to developing future talent.

Unique fact: Before leading IT, Brett managed engineering operations for Kenworth Trucks, giving him a rare blend of hands-on engineering and strategic technology expertise.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Information Technology Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Cloud ERP Implementation
He recently led PACCAR Australia's complex migration to an Oracle Fusion cloud ERP system to modernize business processes and enhance data visibility.
Digital Manufacturing
He is driving the implementation of digital manufacturing engines, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and IoT, at PACCAR's production facilities.
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Career

Work history

2-2019
Information Technology Director
PACCAR Australia
4-2018
IT Systems Manager / IT Project Management Office
PACCAR Australia
11-2015 - 4-2018
IT Program Manager
PACCAR Australia
4-2016 - 3-2018
Casual Guest Lecturer - School of Property, Construction & Project Management
RMIT University
3-2013 - 11-2015
Kenworth Trucks - Engineering Operations Manager
PACCAR
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Education
2019 - 2019
Graduate Australian Institute of Corporate Directors (GAICD)
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2013 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Deakin University
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