Voices of BlueScope

Kaitlyn McMahon, a fourth-year apprentice with Zeal Futures and BlueScope, shares her experience of working in a non-traditional trade role, along with extracurricular opportunities that she has pursued in mentorship and public speaking. Chapters Introduction: 0:00Path to Apprenticeship: 1:14Working with BlueScope and Zeal Futures: 5:35Further Opportunities: 9:14Conclusion: 13:22Links Read a transcript of the episode.BlueScope in the IllawarraZeal FuturesPuffing Billy RailwayDandenong RangesU...

Robin Davies, the new Chief Executive Australia and New Zealand at BlueScope, joins the podcast to discuss his personal background, working history and what excites him about his expanded role across both countries. Chapters Introduction: 00:00Family Farm and Early Steel Experience: 00:50Joining New Zealand Steel: 04:43Shifting to North Star: 10:28Leadership Roles: 14:31Conclusion: 21:01Links Read a transcript of the episode.British SteelCorusHoogovensNew Zealand SteelPodcast episode no. 55 a...

BlueScope Company Historian Craig Nealon is joined by Walter Suber OAM to discuss his recognition with a Medal of the Order of Australia, which he received for his long-term contribution to Australian manufacturing, collaboration with education and government institutions and the Slovenian community. Chapters Introduction: 0:00Starting in Steel: 1:01Research, Distribution and Product Development: 3:28Supporting Australian Manufacturing: 8:47Recognition for Work in Community and Industry: 9:52...

In 2025, Mark Vassella announced his retirement after eight years as global Managing Director & CEO. Throughout this interview, he reflects on his career, family history and the contribution of teams across the globe. Chapters Introduction: 0:00Destiny: 0:54Pragmatism: 9:01Full Circle: 17:53Mirror Image: 26:25The Bigger Picture: 35:41A Bit Terrified: 43:56Making Something: 48:52Conclusion: 59:21Links Read a transcript of the episode.Watch video highlights of the interview.LithgowKandosNew...

Craig Nealon (Company Historian at BlueScope) interviews our former Chief Executive of Australian Steel Products, John Nowlan. In November 2025, John became BlueScope's first ever non-independent, non-executive director, bringing his decades of experience in global steel-making and company management to the board. Together, they reflect on his career in Australia and overseas, what it meant for BlueScope to forge its own path after leaving BHP and the powerful contributions of people on the g...