CIM Distinguished Lecturers
2023CIM Distinguished Lecturers
Doris Hiam-Galvez is a visionary transformational leader with a track record of empowering teams to achieve extraordinary results. She consistently inspires teams to reach new heights and fosters an environment where everyone can thrive. She is currently Senior Advisor at Hatch, Board Director for PDAC and champion of sustainable development. She has a PhD in Metallurgy with broad senior level experience in transforming organizations and driving significant expansion globally focused on value creation.
For the past 15 years as a Director at Hatch, Doris has made a significant impact. Major activity involved building organizations and creating new and innovative businesses to expand the company in Australia, South America, Europe and North America. She led the operations of Hatch Peru and Hatch Europe, driving their successful growth. Before joining Hatch, she was Chief Technology Officer for Novelis, a major global metal manufacturer. She was also Chair of the 2022 CIM Convention.
Working with clients around the world who were struggling with sustainability inspired her to develop “Designing Sustainable Prosperity" (DSP).
Distinguished Lecturer 2023-24 and 2024-25
Designing Sustainable Prosperity (DSP)
Lecture Abstract
DSP is a practical and structured method to enable the creation of future sustainable societies. It is a collaborative process with practical steps, where interested parties, including members of the local population, define specific types of enterprises needed to establish the pillars of a future diversified economy. A different way of thinking is required to achieve this. The big shift is to focus on the long-term prosperity of the region rather than the short term. The process begins by embarking on a transformative journey to unlock the true potential of the people and the region by empowering individuals, promoting the right skills, fostering collaboration and responsibly leveraging the region’s strengths. The business cases serve as catalyst for attracting new investors. The mining industry can facilitate the transition to a diversified economy as a basis for a sustainable society.