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In conversation with host James Scotland, Sarah provides a clear-eyed and clearly-explained  analysis of the opportunities, challenges and imperatives for Australian businesses  in accessing the roll out of the newly announced AUKUS submarine deal.

Among a myriad of gold nuggets of insights in an hour-long conversation, Sarah and James discuss this week’s AUKUS deal from the perspective of business. Their conversation covers:

  • Technology transfer across nations and across Defence and Industry- and what it means for business.
  • The role of Industry 4 and digitalisation in accessing the opportunities in the new agreement
  • The importance of clear strategy and how to achieve
  • The challenges of the Defence Industry supply chain and how to be successful in accessing Defence work
  • The upcoming Defence Strategic Review
  • And so much more.

This is another great conversation with an industry expert in a complex industry. This podcast is perfect for every businessperson wanting to understand the business impacts and opportunities of AUKUS

Today’s guest:

Sarah Pavillard is the CEO of ADROITA, a fast-growing and forward-looking consultancy delivering specialist maritime, weapons, and integration engineering and other professional services to Defence and Defence Primes, and advisory services to Australian and international firms that want to grow their defence business. Sarah is also the Board Secretary and non -executive director of Australian Industry Defence Network (AIDN), she was awarded 2021 Consultant of the Year in the Australian Defence Industry Awards, and was a finalist in the Engineer of the Year category of the Women in Defence Awards.

James Scotland

After a long career in multiple aspects of supply chain management, corporate training and business advisory, James brings a business improvement mindset to his role as General Manager of Supply Chain Resilience for Ai Group. A skilled communicator and adviser, James has been involved with Oil & Gas, the Defence industry and supply chain across the board for over 40 years.

James has a Masters degree in International Management and a partially completed Doctor of Business Administration. He says he'll get around to finishing it when he retires.