CCN in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) have announced the Top 20 Women in HVACR Programme recipients for 2024.
The Top 20 are profiled in the October/November edition of CCN magazine as part of the Women in HVACR showcase.
The profiles are also featured on the web site under the Women in HVACR banner below.
The showcase reflects the changing face of the HVACR industry which continues to diversify.
Our Top 20 are at the forefront of this transformation and are proud to be a part of an industry that really does make a difference.
This showcase is not about age or title but personal experience and passion which is why it features young rising stars as well as senior executives and academics.
It is a great way to let the entire world know about the wide range of careers available to women in HVACR – whether it’s a trade role, product development position, sales, research or the board room - the opportunities are endless.
The women included in our 20 were nominated by industry peers and selected by CCN.
Here are the Top 20 in alphabetical order:
Ashley Bager, division manager for air conditioning & mechanical service (NSW/ACT) for Harvey Norman’s commercial division.
Robyn Battison, sales executive and distribution partner manager for smart infrastructure building products at Siemens.
Natasha Crosby, SP&R Group project manager.
Lidia Dabrowski, director & senior engineer at the Oak Group.
James (Jim) Goldsmith, HVAC hygiene technician at Hiflow Integrated Services.
Diane Grima, commercial business manager for corporate partners at Hussmann.
Rhiannon Jackson , project coordinator, Superior Air Conditioning.
James Tamzen, business development manager for Gree at Beijer Ref Australia.
Lidia Morawska, Distinguished Professor and Australian Laureate Fellow in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Natalie Holt, HVAC sales executive at Mitsubishi Electric.
Simran Kaur, engineer, Climatech Group.
Chantelle Mares, technician, Australian Refrigeration Services.
Bec Occhipinti, service and client relations manager at Mechfield Facility Maintenance Pty Ltd,
Amy O’Connor, project engineer, Climatech Group.
Michelle Popofsky, co-founder & operations manager, REFCA Services.
Alison Scotland, executive director, Australian Built Environment Council (ASBEC).
Amanda Searle, CEO of ARBS Exhibition.
Farisa Sheila, engineer, Seda Services.
Laurent Tatiano, Sheet Metal technician, Superior Air Conditioning.
Sabine Troumeur, finance director, Hussmann.