Franz Hemetsberger

Franz Hemetsberger currently serves as the General Manager at Ok Tedi Mining Limited, focusing on preparing the next generation of Papua New Guineans with values of excellence, integrity, and pride. Prior to this role, Franz held the position of General Manager - PNG Operations at Australia Niugini Services, emphasizing total value solutions. From February 2011 to November 2022, Franz worked at Newcrest Mining in various managerial capacities including Operations Stability Transformation, Fixed Plant Maintenance, Asset Management, and Asset Management support. Earlier career experience includes roles as Electrical Engineer and Superintendent at Barrick Gold Corporation and Placerdome, starting as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at Granny Smith Gold Mine. Franz holds a Diploma in Management from Swinburne University of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Queensland.