André Urfer Email Address

Business Development Manager

Located in the heart of one of Australia's fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities in the world, we value academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused, research-led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with.

As a customer-focused scientist with more than two decades of experience influencing courses of action, championing clear communications, and building relationships that bridge business, academic and scientific communities, I know there is a difference between science and the art of making things happen. Commercially and customer-focused, I align key concepts and ideas that deliver clear pathways for commercialisation of new technologies. My strengths lie in prioritising, analysing emerging technologies, identifying and leveraging market needs, and navigating the challenges of differing viewpoints, personalities and group dynamics. Passionate about the environment and the science behind it that drives global sustainability. ✔ Analytical: Assessed commercial viability of new products/technologies by evaluating patentability, marketing opportunities, value propositions, and recommending actions to pursue commercialisation. ✔ Industry Insights: Developed, generated and executed recommendations for new coal upgrade technologies, and raised the commercial and technical merits of clean technologies for the sector. ✔ Financial Acuity: Administered large budget and programs of work. Devised project budgets and set realistic deliverables. ✔ Influence: Coordinated and hosted an award-winning one-day symposium that showcased a company's industry leadership and commercial capabilities to business leaders. ✔ Consultative Collaborations: Joined forces with multi-disciplinary, multinational teams to investigate and scrutinise new opportunities in coal resources and emerging technologies, and acted as an interface between industry and technology providers.