Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia, Pty. Ltd. (MHIAA) marketing manager, Jenny Perello, explains how diversity is the key to fostering innovation, change and development across the HVACR industry.
MHIAA is proud to announce its continued partnership with Climate Control News as the official sponsor of the Women in HVACR program in 2026.
This year marks a significant milestone: MHIAA’s fourth consecutive year supporting this initiative. MHIAA has partnered with CCN in the development of this program since its inaugural launch.
This ongoing partnership reflects a sustained commitment to elevating women across all areas of the HVACR industry and strengthening a workforce built on inclusion, capability, and opportunity.
Change in our industry has been both rapid and far-reaching in recent years. Advancements in energy-efficient systems, digital controls, and sustainable climate solutions have reshaped how the industry operates, and the skills required to succeed within it.
Within this evolving landscape, women have played an increasingly visible and influential role—from technical and field-based roles through to leadership, engineering, operations, sales, and executive decision-making.
MHIAA recognises that this contribution is not only valuable but essential to the long-term growth and resilience of the industry.
MHIAA’s continued involvement in the Women in HVACR program reflects a broader organisational commitment to fostering equal opportunity and supporting the development of future talent.
By championing initiatives that highlight the achievements of women across the sector, MHIAA aims to help ensure the industry continues to attract, retain, and develop skilled professionals from all backgrounds.
The program serves as a platform to acknowledge excellence, share stories of impact, and encourage ongoing progress toward a more balanced and representative workforce.
MHIAA is honoured to continue its partnership for a fourth year and to support a program that has become an important part of the industry calendar.
To be part of bringing this program to life each year is an honour for MHIAA. CCN has raised the profile of women in our industry and increased awareness about the significant role of women across HVACR. Diversity is key to fostering innovation, change and development.
The industry’s transformation is closely linked to the expanding role of women across all disciplines. As our industry continues to evolve with rapidly advancing and innovative technologies, we are also seeing the growing and pivotal role that women and leaders are playing across all areas of the HVACR sector.
Initiatives like the 2026 Women in HVACR program helps to shine a spotlight on these developments—recognising both the progress being made and the ongoing contributions of women who are helping shape the future of our industry.
Each year that MHIAA has been part of the program, we have continued to see a high level of women recognised in all areas of the HVACR industry.
From trainees to executives, the calibre of women recognised continues to grow and we have no doubt that 2026 will be no exception.
MHIAA remains a proud and exclusive partner of the 2026 Women in HVACR program, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a workforce where women’s skills, leadership, and expertise are recognised and supported at every level of the industry.