“I’ve always wanted to make a difference. I know absolutely viscerally that this technology has real value and can fundamentally transform sustainable mobility.”
Christopher Gower, CEO
Our CEO, Chris, is a solicitor
with over 40 years of diverse
business experience…
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 over 40 years experience in the mining and metallurgical industries…
read more Orestes is a chemical engineer with over 40 years experience in the mining and metallurgical industries with a speciality in the processing of laterite ores. He has held senior managerial roles with Shell/Billiton in Colombia, South America and at the Yabulu Nickel/Cobalt refinery in Queensland, Australia. In 2014, he founded Mintech Srl, a mining and metallurgical consulting services company, in the Dominican Republic.
Luis is a Metallurgical
Engineer with post-grad qualifications
in Business Administration & Strategy, bringing…
Luis is a Metallurgical Engineer with post-grad qualifications in Business Administration & Strategy, bringing over 3 decades of experience in Technical, Commercial, Leadership, and Board positions across the Middle-East and Asia Pacific regions. From his early days in the Energy sector to over 30 years in the Steel and Special Materials industries, Luis has developed long-term partnerships, organisational excellence, and outstanding results. Luis joined Altilium Group in 2025 as CCO. He is based in Singapore and divides his time between MEA, AP and Global responsibilities.
James is an investment professional with extensive capital markets experience since the mid 1990s…
read more James is an investment professional with extensive capital markets experience since the mid 1990s predominantly focused on Asia at a number of international investment banks. James co-founded investment advisory firm PT HB Capital Indonesia with Roland Haas in 2005. James has acted as an advisor to Altilium Group since 2022 and as CFO since December 2025.
Roland is a seasoned investment professional with over 30 years’ experience in investment analysis and fund management, focused on emerging markets…
read more Roland is a seasoned investment professional with over 30 years’ experience in investment analysis and fund management, focused on emerging markets. Educated in Europe and the United States, he holds a graduate degree in finance and international business. He began his capital markets career with leading international investment firms before relocating to Indonesia, where he co-founded PT HB Capital Indonesia. He has served as an advisor to Altilium Group since 2022 and was appointed CSO in 2026.
Sravan, a seasoned Process
Metallurgist and Chemical
Engineer, brings…
Sravan, a seasoned Process Metallurgist and Chemical Engineer, brings 15 years of diverse mining industry experience to his role as General Manager, Australia 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.
