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

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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.

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.


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The Defence Connect Team

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