Dr Vanessa Guthrie AO

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Non Executive Director at Cleanaway Waste Management

Tintenbar, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Dr. Vanessa Guthrie is an esteemed executive and director with over 35 years of experience in the resources sector. She holds board positions at Santos, Orica, and Lynas Rare Earths, and is the Chancellor of Curtin University. Her background uniquely combines qualifications in geology, environment, law, and business, including a PhD in Geology.

Outside of her extensive corporate responsibilities, Vanessa has a long-standing passion for cricket, serving as the Deputy Chair of Cricket Australia. She is also dedicated to community causes, actively supporting fundraising for brain cancer research and mentoring others to help them fulfill their potential.

She was one of the worlds top 100 most inspirational women in mining and WAs first female mine manager.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Late Adopter

Unexpressive

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Resources Sector Sustainability
Her career and Honorary Doctorate from Curtin University highlight a focus on sustainability, innovation, and policy leadership in the resources industry.
Corporate Governance
Serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chair for numerous high-profile public companies, including Santos, Orica, and Lynas, demonstrating deep expertise in corporate leadership.
Women in Leadership
Recognized as a role model for women in business, she actively mentors others and advocates for women to progress into leadership roles within the mining industry.

Media Appearances

Cleanaway Waste Management Limited Appoints Vanessa Guthrie AO as Independent Non‑Executive Director. Featured in Marketscreener

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Work History

2-2026
Non Executive Director at Cleanaway Waste Management
12-2025
Chair Elect at IGO Ltd
3-2024 - 5-2025
Non Executive Director at North American Construction Group
2-2023
Non Executive Director at Orica
12-2021 - 4-2024
Board Member at Infrastructure Australia

Education

2017 - 2017
Doctor of Science from Curtin University
1986 - 1990
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Tasmania

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Insights For Selling To Dr Vanessa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr Vanessa is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr Vanessa

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr Vanessa move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Dr Vanessa take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Dr Vanessa

Personality Compatibility


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