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He is currently a consultant and Non-Executive Chair of IGO Limited, an ASX100 company specialising in battery metals. He is a board member of Western Chances, a Melbourne-based NFP which supports disadvantaged students with scholarships and leadership programs.

Michael’s most recent executive role was Chief Development Officer with Newcrest Mining Limited, the ASX20 Australian gold producer and prior to that MMG Ltd, the HKEX-listed base metals company. His experience before that included roles with Western Mining limited and Macquarie Bank, spanning a range of commodities including gold, industrial minerals and base metals. He has extensive international experience and has been involved with mines and development projects across six continents. His career focus has most often been in the areas of strategy and business development. Over the time of Michael’s experience, he has seen the industry change significantly in Environment, Social and Governance matters and has developed a strong interest in helping the companies he is involved with continue their ESG improvement journey.

Michael is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM) and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD). He holds a BSc from Monash University and an MBA from the Wharton School.