Luke Smith
Principal - Technology Development @Anglo American
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WORK HISTORY
Principal - Technology Development @Anglo American
London, GB
The purpose of this role is to develop and implement technology systems across the mining value chain that deliver step change transformative performance in current and future operations. These novel technologies require development and testing to ensure feasibility in working operations.Principal Accountabilities:• Data Exploration/Research• Preparing early stage techno-economic business cases• Technology evaluation through comparison of market offerings• Report writing and reviews (particularly in the field of technology development intelligence)• Execution of low TRL testing and validation work plans• Research and investigation into theory of specific technology• Support roll-out and operation of business-wide innovation platforms and programmes• Project management of Learning Plans
EDUCATION
Buckinghamshire New University
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT LUKE SMITH
Luke Smith is an award-winning thought leader at the forefront of global product development. With a passion for turning ideas into game-changing realities and driving transformative change. Leading a global team to create game-changing concepts that save millions while raising eyebrows.Determined to make a lasting impact. With an extensive track record of leading ideas generation; translating these into practical initiatives to be implemented and demonstration of successful execution and delivery within a broad range of mining methods and commodity applications. Comfortable driving the development of step change transformative mining systems whilst providing expert advice to solve complex technical investigations supported by financial and business analysis to meet long term business needs. Luke has a unique ability to manage a wide range of internal and external senior stakeholder relationships, with high levels of credibility amongst this network predominantly driven by establishing cultural values and ways of working that drive collaborative behaviours and leading by example. All of which is under pinned by extensive knowledge of the complexity that surrounds a global mining company, social, political, environment, cultural influences and a deep understanding of the importance of safety. Specialties:• Ability to identify early indications where innovation is needed in business processes and systems and translate this into an actionable roadmap to deliver higher value to the business.• Deep experience across the entire lifecycle of innovation activities in an operational mining context.• Ability to successfully identified blockers / risks to innovation initiatives and take action to resolve / mitigate these challenges.• Experience leading a global team.• Leadership experience within technology, business, Mining, or related fields.• Experience in implementing and executing strategies and driving innovation across a diverse team.#InnovationLeader #GameChanger
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