Michelle Du Plessis is the Chief People and Technology Officer at OceanaGold, based in Melbourne. With over 25 years of experience in HR and Business leadership across industries and countries, she brings deep expertise in Natural Resources. Michelle is known for her passion for transformation and bringing people together to drive breakthroughs in organizational performance. She previously led HR evolution at BHP as Vice President of Human Resources, focusing on design and technology integrations. Her strategic thinking and commitment to continuous improvement make her a driving force for growth, believing in the power of people and technology as key levers for transformation.