Lucas Cespedes is the General Manager of Assetivity, a leading Australian consulting and training firm specialising in Asset Management, Maintenance Management, and Reliability Improvement. With over two decades of experience across mining, oil and gas, utilities, transport, and manufacturing sectors, Lucas brings a unique blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and people-centred leadership. He has led major transformation projects across Australia, Asia, and South America, helping organisations embed work management discipline, improve reliability, and align asset strategies with business outcomes.

Lucas is a highly regarded facilitator and coach, delivering masterclasses in Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), Preventive Maintenance Optimisation (PMO), Planning & Scheduling, and Work Management Excellence. He is passionate about uplifting capability at all levels of an organisation, from frontline teams to senior executives, and is recognised for his ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical, value-driven actions. As General Manager, he is also shaping the next chapter of Assetivity’s growth while mentoring the future leaders of the asset management profession.