Joining me today are two inspirational ladies! Sophie Jarivs, Finance Director of ADDE and co-owner and Victoria Hogan, Mechanical Design Engineer at ADDE.

Sophie is the Finance Director of ADDE and has been a part of the business for over 20 years.

At ADDE we integrate the right combinations of robotics, custom machinery, tooling, sensors and control systems to deliver manufacturing solutions to our customers unique requirements.

Joining the company at the age of 17, Sophie has been involved in the management of suppliers and accounts in several different roles. In 2013 Sophie along with joint Director Barry Hendy purchased the business and has taken the lead role in managing the company’s financial activities.

Sophie is a people person and passionate about bringing the right people and skillset together to ensure a cohesive and enjoyable work place environment. One of the company’s core values is ‘having fun’ which is displayed in Sophies management style and interactions with staff.

She has built a team of engineers, machinists, fitters and electricians who design and build some of the largest and most sophisticated automation projects for the pharmaceutical, food and general manufacturing industries.

Victoria Hogan is a member of the engineering team at ADDE in the role of Mechanical Design Engineer.

At ADDE we integrate the right combinations of robotics, custom machinery, tooling, sensors and control systems to deliver manufacturing solutions to our customers unique requirements.

A recent graduate of Monash University, Victoria holds a double bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering (honours) and also made the Dean’s honours list for engineering.

Victoria specialises in problem solving and design thinking and enjoys working collaboratively with a team to achieve a successful outcome. She believes there is always more to learn and continues to engage with new software, technology, and ideas.

Contact Sophie and Victoria through ADDE’s website or email Sophie at Sophie@adde.com.au and Victoria at Victoria@adde.com.au