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Mark O'Brien

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Non Executive Director at SAP Australian User Group (SAUG)
📍 Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Mark OBrien is the CIO at CITIC Pacific Mining, with over 30 years of experience in mining technology. He is also the Chair of the Global Mining Guidelines Group and Vice Chair of the SAP Australian User Group. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Curtin University.

Mark is a passionate thought-leader in AI and technology ethics, currently pursuing a PhD focused on the philosophy of Artificial Moral Agents. He actively contributes to industry collaborations and frequently speaks at international conferences, sharing his insights on technology, leadership, and cybersecurity.

He is currently a Doctor of Philosophy candidate, with his research focusing on AI, ethics, and the feasibility of Artificial Moral Agents.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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AI & Machine Ethics
His PhD research focuses specifically on AI and Machine Ethics. He chairs working groups on AI and frequently speaks and writes on the topic.
Mining Innovation
As CIO of a major mining operation and a 30-year industry veteran, he is deeply involved in applying technology and digital transformation to mining.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Non Executive Director
SAP Australian User Group (SAUG)
6-2022
Chair
Global Mining Guidelines Group – GMG
2-2020
General Manager - Digital Technology & Innovation (CIO)
CITIC Pacific Mining
11-2018 - 2-2020
Manager - Digital Transformation
CITIC Pacific Mining
1-2017 - 11-2018
Manager for Solutions Delivery, OT Infrastructure Support & Applications Support
CITIC Pacific Mining
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Education
Bachelor of Applied Science
Curtin University
Doctor of Philosophy (candidate)
University of New England (AU)
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