Lotte Hoekstra
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Sector Director – Generation & Storage (ANZ)
AECOM
Lotte Hoekstra is a recognised Energy leader at AECOM, guiding her team through one of the most significant transformations in the sector. She supports clients and communities as they navigate the complexities of the energy transition.
Passionate and driven, Lotte balances a focus on delivering exceptional client outcomes with a genuine commitment to developing her people and supporting their career growth. A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, she builds high-performing teams that reflect the breadth of perspectives needed to solve complex energy challenges.
Under her leadership, AECOM is shaping the future of energy with solutions spanning grid modernisation, renewable generation, storage, network augmentation and advanced energy management technologies. Lotte thrives on connecting people – clients, partners and her team – to deliver sustainable, reliable outcomes while creating pathways for the next generation of leaders in the energy sector.
Lotte brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex, high-stakes conversations with senior stakeholders. She will share practical strategies to manage pushback, balance competing priorities, and negotiate outcomes with confidence and influence.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2:40
Mini Leadership Labs
These interactive 35-minute sessions cut straight to the skills leaders need most today. Each lab zeroes in on a specific challenge, giving you tools, frameworks, and peer insights you can immediately apply in your role. Attendees will participate in two sessions of their choosing.
Lab A: The Unspoken Rules of Progression
Career progression is rarely based on performance alone. This lab explores how power, perception and politics shape opportunities for advancement. Discover how to navigate unspoken dynamics, build visibility and credibility, and pursue senior roles without compromising authenticity.
Skills Learned: Executive presence, strategic communication, managing upward relationships, and leading with authenticity.
Jane Murray, Chief Operating Officer, Acenda
Lab B: Change Resistance vs. Change Fatigue
Change itself is not the issue; it is the accumulation that wears people down. This lab will help you recognise the difference between resistance and fatigue, and apply strategies that re-engage teams and sustain momentum without pushing them to breaking point.
Skills Learned: Establishing feedback loops, setting clear boundaries, and navigating resistance to change.
Dr Vicky Au, Director, Strategic Advisory APAC, Wood
Lab C: Leading High-Stakes Conversations and Negotiations
From budget battles to boardroom debates, high-stakes conversations test a leader’s ability to stay composed, credible and influential. This lab equips you with the tools to prepare for difficult discussions, manage pushback with confidence, and negotiate outcomes that balance competing priorities while protecting relationships and integrity.
Skills Learned: Conflict resolution, stakeholder influence, negotiating priorities, and maintaining credibility under pressure.
Lotte Hoekstra, Sector Director – Generation & Storage (ANZ), AECOM