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Steve Phillipson

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Head of Digital Products & Innovation at Western Power
📍 Greater Perth Area, Australia

Steve Phillipson is a commercial and technology leader with over two decades of experience, currently serving as the Head of Digital Products & Innovation at Western Power. His expertise lies in driving large-scale digital transformations, particularly within the mining and telecommunications industries. People who have worked with him describe him as a thoughtful, positive, and exceptional leader.

Outside of his corporate career, Steve prioritizes family, having taken an eight-month break to travel with his wife and three teenage sons. He has also cultivated a unique passion for broadcasting, learning new skills as a volunteer radio presenter for RTRFM 92. 1FM, where he has found a vibrant community.

He is a volunteer radio presenter, a passion he pursued to learn a new skill outside of his corporate life.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Head of Digital Products & Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Perth Area, Australia
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Digital Transformation
He has built a career leading business improvement through technology, including his current role focusing on digital products and innovation in the energy sector.
Operational Technology
His background includes managing advanced automation systems, such as autonomous haul trucks, during his time in the mining industry with Rio Tinto.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Head of Digital Products & Innovation
Western Power
8-2024 - 3-2025
Travel
Career Break
3-2020 - 8-2024
Senior Manager - Portfolio Management Office & Delivery
Rio Tinto
10-2016 - 3-2020
Senior Manager - Mining Technology & Heavy Mobile Equipment
Rio Tinto
12-2011 - 10-2016
Manager - Fleet Planning and Delivery
Rio Tinto
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Education
1995 - 1998
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
The University of Western Australia
2002 - 2010
MBA
University of Adelaide
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