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Romy Mayer

V8 Supercars Engineer – Trailblazer – Woman in STEM Speaker – High Performance Speaker – Teamwork Speaker

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CATEGORY
  • Women in STEM Speakers
  • Inspirational Speakers
  • International Women’s Day
  • Mindset Performance & Mindfulness Speakers
  • Olympic & Sporting Champions
  • Trailblazers
TOPICS
  • Signature Keynote Speech - Win Your Race
  • High Performance - From Pit Wall to Boardroom: The Mindset Of High-Performing Teams
  • Male dominated Industry / Diversity - Own Your Track: Breaking Barriers In A Male-Dominated Industry
  • Women in STEM – encouragement and empowerment for women who are in or considering a career in STEM
  • Communication - Radio Check: Applying Pit Garage Communication Strategies To Business Success
  • Teamwork - Teamwork At 200km/h: What Motorsport Pit Crews Teach Us About Seamless Collaboration
INFO
  • Location: Gold Coast
  • Social media followers: 3k
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Biography

Romy Mayer is one of the most highly respected race engineers in the Supercars paddock, celebrated as Supercars’ first female Race Engineer.  Romy has established herself as a trailblazer over her 15 years in international motorsport working for renowned teams like Red Bull Racing and Mercedes Motorsport.

Romy’s journey began with a strong academic foundation in automotive engineering in Germany. She started her motorsport engineering career as a Data and Performance engineer with Mercedes Motorsport in the German Touring Car Series.

After six years, Romy was itching for a change. In 2015 she landed in Australia for a job with Red Bull Racing. She claimed three Drivers Championships with Jamie Whincup and Shane van Gisbergen and four Team Championships during her 6 years stint with the team. In 2022 she was the race engineer for the teams’ Wildcard at Bathurst with Craig Lowndes achieving the best Wildcard result in Bathurst 1000 history. The same year she engineered a Mercedes AMG GT3 car, which won the GT World Challenge Asia Championship,

In 2023 she was looking for a new challenge joining a much younger , smaller Supercars Team PremiAir Racing. In less than a year the car she was engineering achieved its maiden Pole Position at the Triple Crown Darwin in 2024, followed by the teams’ first ever podium at the Sandown 500.

Mayer is also a FIA Girls on Track Ambassador and Co-Founder of the Future Females Australia, and often presents at schools, universities and corporate events to encourage women to pursue a STEM-based career.

As a Keynote speaker, she translates high-pressure experiences from the paddock into actionable strategies for organizations, focusing on decision-making under pressure, data-driven performance, and effective communication. Drawing parallels between the processes and risk management behind a successful race operation and the corporate environments engages audiences of any industry. Her ability to convert the intense dynamics of motorsport into feasible strategies ensures that audiences gain valuable insights and practical tools to inspire and empower their own teams.

Testimonials

"Romy’s passion for motorsport is truly infectious. She has a natural ability to engage with her audience, making complex engineering concepts exciting and accessible. The way she shares her experiences is both captivating and empowering.

Beyond her technical expertise, Romy is a true champion for diversity and inclusion. She is generous with her time, sharing invaluable insights and advice that encourage young women to pursue careers in STEM. 

I am so grateful for Romy’s contributions to SuperGEMS and for the impact she is making in this space. Her advocacy and leadership are helping to shape a future where more young women see a career in the STEM industry as a place where they can thrive."

Anita Brant – Griffith University STEM Outreach Manager

"As an FIA Girls on Track Ambassador, Romy Mayer inspires young women and our industry guests with her passion, resilience, and determination to succeed in a male dominated industry. Her journey of perseverance, shared with authenticity and purpose, captivates audiences and leaves a lasting impact. A dynamic and engaging speaker, Romy brings insight, inspiration, and a call to action, making her a powerful voice to encourage others to chase their dreams. "

Priyanka Chadha, Motorsport Australia

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