Launched and authors the monthly lithium and cobalt Commodity Briefing Service report.The CBS report includes modelled forecasts on global plug-in electric vehicle sales, lithium-ion battery chemistry mix, lithium-ion battery capacity, lithium and cobalt market balance and 5 year price outlooks.

Dual focus on battery metals, energy and steel downstream strategies. I managed a number of projects for leading players to support their financing and strategy needs, including the Industry Overview in Ganfeng’s listing prospectus. I built CRU’s lithium supply analysis and presented CRU’s lithium, cobalt and nickel research to industry players in the China, Japan, Singapore and Australia. My experience also expands across energy, including a bi-annual update of civil uranium demand, and Indonesian coal market analysis.In steel I built a China provincial steel demand model , identified regional steel plant acquisition targets, and built a non-grain oriented steel demand model.

Consultant in CRU Hong Kong engaged in global project, supporting leads and proposals, attending regional conferences and meeting with local clients.Core team member for lithium market analysis, battery metals and EV market outlook.Co-lead a cobalt market entry strategy for a miner into the Asian battery markets.Built Indian steel demand by end use sector.

As a Consultant, I am part of project teams delivering market focused consulting services across the mining and metals sector, including investment due diligence for mining projects, marketability surveys identifying off-takers and advising on raw material procurement strategy. I have also played an important role in a number of valuation projects which entailed assessing the fair value price of transactions and conducting DCF analysis. I have engaged in many model building assignments. I was part of a team modelling and forecasting agricultural and fertilizer demand by country to 2050, I have also constructed 25 year bottom up iron ore supply forecast for the Pilabara and built an Indian steel end use demand model.Detailed project engagement:Managed project work stream mapping out Chinese cobalt value chain from mine to end users, as part of advisory for the client's production and marketing strategy.Performed asset valuation of smelters and downstream facilities by modelling cash flow and calculating the NPV.Constructed a 25 year bottom up iron ore supply forecast for the most important iron ore producing region in the world on a mine-by-mine basis. Performed sensitivity analysis and presented the Base and High Case scenarios. Applied gap analysis methodology.Developed the fair value pricing model for metal concentrates (copper and zinc) for transfer pricing purposes which was presented to tax authorities to determine tax liabilities.Conducted extensive research and presented on the impact of Chinese environmental regulations on the metals and mining industry, with a particular focus on iron and steel making.Researched into iron ore pricing and contractual terms in China.Drew up raw material procurement strategy for client's silicon smelter.Nutrition and food demand forecast per capita.

Management Solutions is an international consulting firm focused on the provision of business, financial, risk, organizational, technology and process-related advisory services. Supported the CEO Office of Santander. Drafted responses to commitments to the Bank's two year strategic plan, extensively analysed the responsiveness and engagement of different business lines and geographical regions.Engineered changes to process/FTE to increase operational efficiency for client´s credit risk procedure. Designed the relevant implementation plan to achieve the target operating model.Research into Conduct Risk regulations of the Financial Conduct Authority, analysed the regulatory impact on lifecycle stages of retail banking productsMonitored the post-merger integration of two major retail banks as part of the Project Management Office. Performed critical diagnosis on the progress of merger preparation of business lines

Created a report on the economic impact of stamp duty (SDLT) on non-residential property. Analysed property data including property prices, stock volume, transaction number and rental valueGained deep insight into the UK´s commercial and housing property marketParticipated in consultations sessions with Big Four tax specialists regarding new policiesDrafted replies to correspondence on SDLT issues from MPs and voters

Formulated a whitepaper on the future of asset servicing in Asia. Identified as-is and trends in the Asian capital market including equities and bonds. Worked within the Direct Securities Team within GTB.Acquired in-depth knowledge into custody services, clearing and settlement, and trade finance