Eric Croeser is a distinguished leader with over 18 years of experience in the mining and natural resources sectors. As the Managing Director for Accenture's Mining and Metals business in the APAC region, Eric leads transformative initiatives that harness artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, and human ingenuity to unlock value across the mining value chain. His leadership spans Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, India, and China, where he collaborates with industry executives to drive innovation, strategic growth, and sustainable impact. A strong advocate for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) sector, Eric serves on the board of Austmine, contributing to the advancement of industry innovation and collaboration. His career is marked by a proven ability to champion technology-driven advancements in mining, with key leadership roles across Australia, South Africa, and beyond. With a background in mining engineering and a master’s in business administration, Eric is passionate about leveraging AI and technology to shape the future of mining, enabling organisations to achieve operational excellence and deliver long-term value creation.