Accumulating more than 40 years’ experience in the resources industry, Michael’s extensive background spans many facets of mining and related sectors. His strong operational expertise across underground and open-cut coal and metalliferous operations is complemented by senior roles in both the private and public sectors, within owner and contractor environments, across Australian and international contexts, and in organisations of varying scale, ensuring a broad mix of high-level project and management capabilities.

Five elements underpin his leadership style:

• A genuine interest in people, taking individuals and teams on a journey where they can perform well beyond what they thought possible.
• A lived-values approach that gives meaning to achievement.
• An inquisitive nature that uses “why” to break the mould and challenge established thinking.
• A laser focus on simplicity, making it easy for people to understand and do the right thing.
• A mantra of “no surprises” in relationships, demonstrated through transparency that brings out the best in his team.

Michael has found that when all five elements work in concert, they create a culture of intrigue, something truly special and unique.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering – Mining (Honours), University of Queensland.
• Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy, Politics, Economics), Oxford University.
• Master of Science (Mineral Production Management), University of London.