Shay Chalmers is an experienced Engineering Executive. Her global career has spanned a wide range of manufacturing environments from steel to medical devices, and a wide range of roles, from the shop floor to executive management, covering private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. She possesses a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in Engineering Management and she is currently studying her PhD in Manufacturing.

Shay works with organisations to remove roadblocks in the commercialisation process to bring Australian Innovation to life. By breaking down the barriers she helps to enable the establishment and re-shoring of manufacturing in Australia. Shay is currently utilizing her skills and expertise to help others gain the benefits of world class process principals and is a passionate supporter of commercializing Australian innovations and promoting Australian Manufacturing.

Shay is well-known across the manufacturing industry in Australia and has spoken at many national events. She has also been a guest lecturer at the University of Queensland and QUT in the areas of Medical Manufacturing and Leadership. Shay was also selected as one of twenty Queensland women who are excelling in their chosen field as a part of the Queensland Voices Leaders program, recognised for her contribution to Women in STEM. Additionally, in 2022 Shay was awarded the national Women in Industry Award for Excellence in Manufacturing and the Brisbane Women in Business Innovation and Technology Award.

In addition, Shay holds a number of board and committee positions including Non-Executive Director for Queensland Manufacturing Institute, Committee member for Qld Manufacturing Ministerial Advisory Council, Chair for the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Advisory Committee and Advisory Board Member for the Australian Cobotics Centre.