A highly skilled, safety focussed executive with expertise in exploration, mining, procurement, logistics, operations and administration with a proven track record in developing remote prospects into economic resource assets. A collaborative leader who is energetic, logical, objective and decisive keen add value to the organization. International experienced in cultural sensitive and conscious business facilitation in Australia, West and Central Africa, South America and Europe.• Substantial executive level technical, commercial, corporate development and leadership experience obtained from managerial level roles in operations and exploration. • Operational project management and development from desktop study through to feasibility level, • Asset and contract management, • Mineral resource development, orebody knowledge, product strategy, technical marketing, mine geology, near mine exploration, strategic mine planning, operational readiness.• Multi-disciplinary operational support and technical assurance specialisation. • Executive level strategic direction development with extensive exposure to business development including project evaluation, techno-economic studies and technical and operational due diligence.• Compliance and relationship management with key industry bodies, local and federal governments, external and internal stakeholders and business sectors, partly starting out from establishment of representation in country,• Management and mentoring of multi-disciplinary technical teams including contractors and consultants.• JORC competent Person in Iron Ore.• Sales and marketing management experience and proven track record within the mining and customer service sectors respectively.• Active member of the AUSIMM,• Overriding commitment to HSEC, sustainable development, compliance and best practice.