
Phoebe Whattoff
Country Director
Minviro Australia
Phoebe was Minviro’s first official employee in 2020 and has played a pivotal role in scaling the company from a three-person team to over 50 staff while spearheading Minviro's international expansion. She currently leads commercial and business operations across the APAC region, with a focus on driving sustainability and innovation within the mining sector and its downstream value chains. Phoebe’s leadership spans strategic planning, business development, technical delivery, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring Minviro remains at the forefront of responsible sourcing and industry best practices. She is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. As a mentor to emerging professionals and an advocate for gender equity in mining, Phoebe actively contributes to organisations such as WISER (Women in Sustainable Energy and Resources), Women in Mining, and AMEC. Recognised as a Top 25 ESG Consultant of 2022, Phoebe brings a collaborative leadership style and strategic mindset to empower teams navigating the evolving landscape of sustainable mining.
SESSIONS
Day 2
3:20
‘How to leadership toolkit’
Personal Leadership:
How to take control of your career advancement by identifying and advancing key skills for growth
Phoebe Whattoff, Country Director, Minviro Australia
How to build financial confidence and plan for long-term financial security
Laura Jeffery, Managing Director, Tundra Resource Analytics
Team Leadership:
How to stay resilient and lead with confidence when facing pushback due to gender
Alex Atkins, Non-Executive Director, Perenti, Non-executive Director, Aquirian Limited and Corporate Consultant
How to lead intergenerational teams to bridge gaps and maximise strengths
Olivia Trembath, Executive Coach and DEI Specialist, Grace Papers and Veraison