Chris Urzaa

Chris Urzaa - General Manager Marketing & Logistics

Chris Urzaa

General Manager Marketing and Logistics


Chris is the General Manager of Marketing and Logistics for Pembroke Olive Downs, acting as the vital link between the mine and its customers. With over 30 years’ experience in the Australian and international coal industries, he specialises in technical and commercial coal marketing and sales, supply and demand analysis, due diligence, project development, and coal processing.

Having worked with major global resource companies including BHP and Vale, as well as an international mining infrastructure supplier, Chris brings extensive expertise across the entire mining value chain, from production and logistics through to customer utilisation. His involvement in commissioning, start-up and marketing for four mine developments across Queensland and New South Wales has equipped him with invaluable experience for leading Pembroke Olive Downs’ global product trials and market acceptance efforts.

Qualifications

  • Executive MBA – Australian Graduate School of Management.
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mineral Processing) - University of Queensland.