SPOTLIGHT: Revolutionising defence estate capabilities, with Ventia’s Mitchell Pakes

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09 November 2022

By: Robyn Tongol

SPOTLIGHT: Revolutionising defence estate capabilities, with Ventia’s Mitchell Pakes

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight, Mitchell Pakes, regional manager, rescue firefighting at Ventia, joins host Liam Garman to unpack Ventia’s recent technological advancements that have revolutionised defence firefighting.

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The podcast begins with a discussion surrounding Ventia’s approach to innovation in Defence, and how employees are all encouraged to innovate in the workspace.
Pakes then explains how Ventia’s rescue firefighting team developed a new firefighting filter adaptor, and their recognition at the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2022.
The pair then discuss Ventia’s strategic pillars, and how the company has embodied sustainability across its entire workforce.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Team

Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 510: CONTESTED GROUND: Iran’s collapsing sphere of influence
Episode 509: DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Understanding the ever-changing landscape of regional property investment
Episode 508: PODCAST: A proud history of providing debate and connecting sailors, with Mark Schweikert, federal president, Navy League of Australia
Episode 507: SPOTLIGHT: GWEO – protecting Australian sovereignty, with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control’s James Heading
Episode 506: CONTESTED GROUND: Ukraine’s freedom of manoeuvre in the information domain
Episode 505: SPOTLIGHT: AUKUS Pillar II – how technology sharing is strengthening our national security, with FAS Stephen Moore and Dr Nigel McGinty
Episode 504: PODCAST: Unleashing Australian know-how to grow military power fast, with John Storey, Institute of Public Affairs
Episode 503: CONTESTED GROUND: The intersection of national security and Australia’s declining economic performance
Episode 502: SPOTLIGHT: Developing risk frameworks for Defence, with Atturra’s Andrew Balmaks
Episode 501: CONTESTED GROUND: Maritime competition drives need for an Australian Coast Guard, with Jennifer Parker