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On the board of Trafigura since 2010, Andrew also spent 20 years with Rio Tinto, the last 10 as a member of the Executive Committee with responsibility for Global Communications and External Relations. An economist with a PhD from Cambridge University, Andrew has also worked as an economic advisor to governments for the World Bank.
Chris is a solicitor with over 40 years of diverse business experience. He began his career in marketing, transitioned to in-house counsel for international firms, and has excelled in general management since 2009. From 2001-2012, Chris led one of the world’s largest environmental remediation projects. Then after a non-exec directorship, Chris became CEO of Altilium Group Ltd in 2016. In 2021, he relocated to Jakarta to spearhead the adoption of Altilium’s innovative nickel ore processing technology, crucial for the supply of critical metals.
Orestes is a chemical engineer with 40 years experience in the mining and metallurgical industries with a speciality in the processing of laterite ore. He has held senior managerial roles with Shell/Billiton and the Yabulu Nickel/Cobalt refinery. In 2014, he founded Mintech Srl, a mining and metallurgical consulting services company
Gerry has over 30 years experience in Finance, Investment Banking and Leasing. After working in senior roles for firms like Deloitte and Lloyds of London, Gerry joined Ascendos Rail Leasing which was successfully sold to Pamplona Capital Management. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA in finance.
Sravan, a seasoned Process Metallurgist and Chemical Engineer, brings 13 years of diverse mining industry experience to his role as Technology Manager at Altilium Projects in the Greater Perth Area. His expertise spans metallurgical test work, including beneficiation, cyanide leaching, and hydrometallurgy, with a strong commitment to occupational health and safety. Sravan has held significant roles at Queensland Pacific Metals, SO4 Limited, and Pilbara Minerals Limited. He holds an Engineering degree in Extractive Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering and is dedicated to advancing green projects.