Lead Whitehaven Coal’s expansion into Queensland, initially with the Winchester South Project. Lead Corporate M&A and Strategy for Whitehaven Coal including the Blackwater and Daunia transformative acquisitions (up to US$4.1 billion), and subsequent 30% minority sell down of Blackwater to Nippon Steel and JFE Steel (US$1.08 billion).17 Oct 2023 - Whitehaven acquired 100% of the Blackwater and Daunia metallurgical coal mines from BMA for an aggregate total consideration of US$4.1 billion comprising:- US$2.1 billion upfront consideration, and- US$500 million, US$500 million and US$100 million in separate tranches of deferred consideration. - Contingent payments of up to US$900 million; comprised of three annual payments dependent on realised pricing exceeding agreed thresholds, annual contingent payments capped at US$350 million.- Transaction funded via available cash, a US$900 million bridge facility and cashflows of Whitehaven's enlarged business over FY2025, FY2026 and FY2027.Transaction highlights:- Transforms Whitehaven into a metallurgical coal producer in line with strategy, with pro-forma managed Run of Mine production of ~40 million tonnes per annum and pro-forma revenues of around 70% metallurgical coal and 30% thermal coal.- Consolidated Whitehaven’s position as the leading Australian ASX listed metallurgical coal producer, with multiple benefits from increased diversification and scale.22 August 2024 - Whitehaven’s sell down of 30% of Blackwater for US$1.08 billion.- Separate binding agreements with Nippon Steel and JFE Steel for sale of a joint venture interest in the Blackwater coal mine of 20% and 10% respectively. - Proceeds of US$1.08 billion paid upfront, immediately strengthening Whitehaven’s balance sheet and provide enhanced financial flexibility.- Market priced, long-term offtake agreements demonstrate strong demand for Blackwater metallurgical coal.

Member of the QRC Board. Chair Corporate Governance & Audit Committee. Chair Regulatory Committee. The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is a not-for-profit peak industry association representing the commercial developers of Queensland’s minerals and energy resources.

Queensland’s first Resources Investment Commissioner, a strategic senior executive appointment to target global resources investment for Queensland.• Developed and implemented engagement strategies for inbound investors.• Developed networks at the state, national and international level and collaborates with government agencies, industry and key client groups in relation to the identification and development of investment opportunities.• Lead government and industry delegations at domestic and international forums.

Member of the AMEC BoardVice President. The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC), is the peak industry representative body for mineral exploration and mining companies throughout Australia.

ASX CEO reporting to the BWD Board. Blackwood Corporation (ASX BWD) was an Australian listed coal company with majority shareholder Noble Group. Joined Blackwood shortly after IPO as first CEO leading the organisation through to takeover in 2014. BWD was formally recognised in Energy Publishing’s Top 10 Coal Explorers of 2012, and ranked No 1 Explorer following Canacord-BGF review of over >40 ASX listed coal companies in early 2013. Through a strong vision to transform company, was able to target operational coal mine asset acquisitions across the US, Canada, Indonesia, Mongolia & Australia.With strong shareholder support, in late 2013 Blackwood led the reverse takeover of Cockatoo Coal Limited. As a result, Cockatoo Coal Limited acquired Blackwood for $19.4M whilst concurrently recapitalizing Cockatoo with A$153M new equity and securing a A$255M ANZ project finance facility.In August 2014 moved to Chief Development Officer, Cockatoo Coal, reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for Projects, Corporate Development and Strategy. • Achieved over $30M of asset divestment of Cockatoo’s projects during an extremely depressed coal market, with binding documentation within a 4 week timeframe• As part of Cockatoo’s Executive team, successfully raised $125m new equity to recapitalise the business;• Oversaw delivery of key EIS and approval, a critical requirement for the business to expand from 1mtpa to 3.5mtpa to meet take or pay obligations;• Successful rationalisation strategy implemented for Kepco’s Bylong project• Management of over 50 staff members within Cockatoo, including all non-operational functions of Cockatoo’s business – Approvals, Joint Ventures, Geology, Infrastructure, Coal Marketing, Business & Asset Development, External Relations• Joint Venture Lead Manager with Mitsui Coal, Whitehaven Coal, JOGMEC and Kepco

Commencing as Exploration Geologist for MIM at Newlands Coal in 2002, I was promoted 5 times over 8 years to oversee all of the resource growth for Xstrata Coal Queensland. This included mining operations (3 open cuts and 3 undergrounds) and numerous (>20) development projects. Responsibility for annual expenditure of $100M+ to both time/budget and safe production from 120-270 full-time contractors/consultants and 42 staff. JORC Competent person and doubled Xstrata Coal QLD JORC resource base in 3 years (4.5Bt to >9Bt JORC coal resources) with a further 10Bt of exploration targets defined for the business. M&A experience gained assisting a number of resource transactions within Australia, Indonesia and Africa.Senior Site Executive for the Wandoan Project.Secondment to Xstrata Iron Ore in Mauritania, West Africa.

Consulting Mine Geologist / Exploration Geologist. Clients included: Ingwe/Billiton - Bayswater Colliery Company, Mount Arthur North, Wyong Coal, Togara South. Rio Tinto Coal Australia - Blair Athol. MIM - Rolleston Coal Project.