Joanne Horne Steps Up as Chief People and Workforce Development Officer at ASC Pty Ltd

Exciting news for Australia’s submarine industry: ASC Pty Ltd has appointed Joanne Horne as its new Chief People and Workforce Development Officer.

Joanne Horne brings to the table an impressive tenure of over five years within ASC, previously holding the position of Executive Manager of People, Culture, and Safety. Her extensive experience in human resources, coupled with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the defence sector, positions her perfectly to lead ASC’s strategic initiatives in people management and workforce development.

Before her tenure at ASC, Horne demonstrated her HR expertise at WesTrac Cat, where she was the General Manager of People and Culture. In this role, she spearheaded the human resources strategy for WesTrac’s 3,000 employees and managed a diverse range of HR functions, including recruitment, payroll, industrial relations strategy, and talent and capability development. Her leadership at WesTrac Cat notably contributed to enhancing the company’s overall strategy and operational success.

Horne’s career also includes a stint in consulting, focusing on HR, people, culture, and change. This experience further honed her skills in strategic planning and implementation in various organizational contexts.

With her appointment, Horne steps into the shoes of her predecessor, Carmina Drummond, and is set to bring a fresh perspective to ASC’s people and culture strategies. Her role will be instrumental in driving the company’s vision for a skilled and motivated workforce, prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow in submarine construction, sustenance, and training.

About ASC Pty Ltd.

ASC Pty Ltd, serving as Australia’s premier naval defense contractor, has an illustrious history of nearly 40 years in submarine construction and maintenance. It has built and continues to maintain the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarine fleet and is the prime contractor for the Collins Class Life of Type Extension project. This project is critical to ensuring the Australian Defence Force retains a potent submarine capability into the future.

ASC is also a key player in training Australia’s submariners, contributing significantly to the nation’s defense readiness and operational excellence.