Devrim Aksu is a senior Human Resources and organizational transformation executive with more than 28 years of leadership experience across the mining, defense, technology, and financial services sectors. She has led large-scale workforce transformations, organizational restructuring, talent management, labor relations, and culture change initiatives in complex and highly regulated environments.
Most recently, Devrim served as People & Development Director at SSR Mining, where she played a key role in organizational readiness, workforce strategy, and change management during one of Türkiye’s most significant mining transformation periods. Previously, she held executive HR leadership positions at Aldridge Minerals and ASELSAN. Devrim holds MBA, MA, and MSc degrees and is recognized for her expertise in workforce strategy, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and managing people through periods of significant change and growth.
Who Will Build the Workforce Behind the Critical Minerals Boom? - Addressing Talent Risks and Workforce Challenges Threatening Mining Growth Across the Middle Corridor
The race for critical minerals is no longer defined solely by access to resources, capital or technology. Increasingly, success depends on the ability to attract, develop and retain the talent required to build and operate mining projects. This session examines the workforce challenges facing the Middle Corridor, from skills shortages and changing workforce expectations to expatriate dependency and local talent development. It will also explore the business risks these challenges create for mining growth, project delivery and long-term competitiveness, while discussing practical strategies to mitigate these risks and build a sustainable workforce for the future.
Ultimately, the race for critical minerals will be won not only by countries with resources, but by those capable of attracting, developing and retaining talent.
