As part of our 20-Year Club 2025 celebration, Christine looks back on her 20-year journey with Heidelberg Materials Australia and the curiosity, opportunities and people that guided her career.
How it started
What initially brought you to the company?
It was a case of good timing. I had been working as a systems accountant and became more interested in systems work. I wanted to move into IT but a role was not available at the time. Jim Fotoulis mentioned Hanson were recruiting for a Business Systems Analyst role and the timing aligned.
What was your first role and how has your journey evolved?
I began in Business Systems Support then moved through OneIT, HA-Digital and HMA-Digital. I held Business Systems Analyst roles across Finance, Cartage and Plant Maintenance, Quote to Cash and Sales and Marketing. I was seconded to the UK for the “Solid Rock” SAP implementation, then joined the global IT team as a Business Partner before moving into my current role leading Corporate Services & Governance.
Career highlights
What moments or projects are you most proud of?
The DMC project (variant configuration for concrete mixes).
The Building Products acquisition and implementation where I gained deep SAP knowledge.
The Rocla acquisition and successful SAP rollout in the UK.
Global IT projects.
Helping the company navigate the cyber incident, one of the toughest but proudest moments of my career.
What has kept you motivated over the years?
The variety of work, ongoing challenges and the people.
What changes have you seen since you started?
Seeing women confidently owning their seat at the table.
Team and culture
What do you enjoy most about the team or culture?
We are like a family. We support each other through challenges and celebrate our successes together.
Reflection and recognition
What does 20 years of service mean to you?
It feels long yet it has gone quickly. It is a chance to reflect on growth and change over the years. I am proud of my work and grateful for the opportunities and the supportive colleagues I have had along the way.
Advice and looking ahead
Your advice for someone starting their journey?
Be open to opportunities as you never know where they may lead.
What are you looking forward to next?
With technology evolving fast, anything can happen, so I take each project as it comes. Personally, I am looking forward to another overseas holiday next year.
