Our Leadership

MAICD

Geoff is a founding shareholder of MACA and has worked in the mining services sector for 40 years, with a focus on plant maintenance and asset management in both operational and management positions. Geoff’s previous Executive duties at the Company included responsibility for planning, operating strategy, capital expenditure and delivery of safety and financial outcomes on all projects.

BSc in Civil Engineering, MAICD, MAusIMM

Mike is an experienced Civil Engineer with over 40 years experience gained in various senior roles within the mining and civil contracting industries, having worked internationally with more than 20 years spent in Western Australia. Prior to joining MACA, Mr Sutton held the role of Chief Operating Officer at Downer EDI Mining for 10 years successfully growing the business from a low base. Prior to that Mike held senior roles with Leighton Contractors and Henry Walker Eltin. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

B Eng (Mining), FAusIMM (CP)

Linton has over 40 years experience in mining and earthmoving, covering both open pit and underground operations in several commodities. He has held technical, operational and management positions in a variety of mining and mining service companies throughout the world prior to becoming a consultant in 1997. Mr Kirk holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Melbourne, is a fellow and Charted Professional of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

MIEAust, MAICD

Robert brings over 40 years’ experience in civil engineering and construction to the Board. For 10 years he worked at a senior level for a significant public company working in engineering services. Prior to that Robert ran the Western Australian civil division of that business for 4 years contributing at a strategic level to the senior management group whilst the civil business established itself throughout Australia. During that time the business experienced significant growth. Mr Ryan later accepted a strategic role aligned to business growth and improvement, working on specific tasks both in Australia and overseas, reporting directly to the CEO of the infrastructure division. Robert was also a partner in a successful civil earthmoving business for 12 years.

B Bus

Nick has over 35 years’ industry experience in the Construction, Infrastructure Services and Utilities sectors. He was the CEO of Fulton Hogan Australia between 2017 and 2019, during which he grew the business into new sectors and geographies, in addition to managing commercial acquisition activities, new venture start-ups, marketing, business development and technology. Prior to joining Fulton Hogan in 2009, Nick held senior positions with Rinker Australia, Cemex Australia, Pioneer Construction Materials and Pioneer International, both locally in Australia and overseas.

Nick has a Bachelor of Business degree and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mr Marinelli is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Australia Road Research Board.

David Flanagan is a geologist with more than 25 years’ experience in the mining and mineral exploration industry in Australia, Indonesia and Africa. David has a BSc in Mining & Minerals Exploration Geology, undertaken at Curtin University, WA School of Mines in Western Australia. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. David was the founding Managing Director of Atlas Iron Limited, during which he oversaw its growth from a junior explorer to an ASX Top 50 company. David is currently Chairman of Battery Minerals Limited and Chair of Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth.

BBus, GradDipACG, FGIA, FCG, FCA

Rachel is an experienced senior executive and non-executive director with expertise in business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, strategy, compliance, financial and risk management.  She has a Bachelor of Business and is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a Fellow of Governance Institute of Australia and a Fellow of Chartered Governance Institute and has held CFO and senior executive roles with ASX , TSX listed and private companies across diverse industries including mining, energy, logistics and industrial conglomerates. Rachel is currently a Non-Executive Director of Governance Institute of Australia and the Chair of the Risk, Audit and Finance Committee.

BSc in Civil Engineering, MAICD, MAusIMM

Mike is an experienced Civil Engineer with over 40 years experience gained in various senior roles within the mining and civil contracting industries, having worked internationally with more than 20 years spent in Western Australia. Prior to joining MACA, Mr Sutton held the role of Chief Operating Officer at Downer EDI Mining for 10 years successfully growing the business from a low base. Prior to that Mike held senior roles with Leighton Contractors and Henry Walker Eltin. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

B Com,CA,AGIA,ACIS

Peter is a finance professional with experience in the areas of financial management, accounting, treasury, insurance, taxation, debt and equity funding. He has provided services to a large number of mining, exploration and construction companies. Peter has acted as Director, Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer for both public and private companies. Peter holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance Institute. Peter is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand and an associate member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

B Com, GAICD

David has over 20 years’ experience in international mining, construction, maintenance, and infrastructure industries.  Early in his career David worked for OEM’s in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia and the USA. This was followed by 12 years as a Regional General Manager for an international mining equipment and maintenance company, spending 6 years working in Australia and more recently 6 years in North and South America.

B Eng (Mining)

Tim is a qualified Mining Engineer from Camborne School of Mines in the UK. His 30 years in the mining industry has seen him work in the UK, South & West Africa, Canada and 25 years based here in Australia. His experience covers surface and underground mining and processing in gold, diamonds, nickel and other base metals in a number of senior management roles.

B Eng (Mining)

Jim is a mining engineer with more than 40 years experience in the mining industry. For the last 25 years Jim has held senior operational positions with contracting companies delivering open cut, underground and crushing services. Jim holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)  and a Graduate Diploma in Project Management both from Melbourne University and a WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate.

Barry has over 30 years experience in Mining and Processing, predominately in Iron Ore in Australia, with Gold and manganese mining, also spending time in France and South America. Barry has held Senior Management roles for over 25 years with mining companies in Australia, also having worked on the design and construction of large processing operations in the Pilbara.

B Eng (Civil) MIEAust

Mark is a professional civil engineer with over 26 years’ experience in both resource and public sector infrastructure developments. Mark has developed strong working relationships with all of his clients, support partners and internal/external stakeholders during his extensive career and has held substantial roles with some of Australia’s largest and most successful service companies. Mark’s key driver in leading MACA’s Civil & Infrastructure division is to provide our relationship clients with unparalleled value by delivering our projects in a sustainable manner for all parties.

With more than two decades of experience in HR/Corporate Services positions, Linda has worked across a diverse range of private and ASX listed organisations. During her career, Linda has held senior and executive level positions within the automotive, ship building, commercial contracting, mining and mining services industries. Linda has a strong passion to drive an effective people and safety strategy across the organisation, whilst providing pragmatic systems and solutions to support business leaders achieve sound commercial outcomes and improve organisational cultures.

Throughout Adam’s 25 year career he has worked for Contractors, Hire companies and OEM’s in the maintenance industry. Adam has over 20 years’ experience in the mining sector, including 15 years in managerial positions.

GradDipMgt, GradDipConst

Tony for the past 25 years has held Senior Management roles across the Oil and Gas, Mining, Construction, Engineering Services and Fabrication industries. Through this exposure Tony has gained a clear understanding of Professional Leadership, People Management, Safety and Emergency Management, Business Partnering, Project Management, HR, IR, and Environmental Stewardship. All of this broad exposure has helped Tony develop as a Leader in his chosen field.

Grad Dip OHS, Adv Dip Mining, Unrestricted Quarry Manager, Authorised Mine Surveyor

Lance has experience in health & safety leadership, risk management, governance strategic planning and organisational change. Lance has more than 20 years of experience in both mining and civil works, and throughout his career he has worked in a variety of senior roles. Lance has been successful in developing and delivering a number of innovative processes that have improved company performance whilst contributing to broader organisational goals.

Michael has over 24 years of experience in Estimating and Technical Services within the mining and civil industries, and has held senior roles with mining contractors for over 15 years.

MA (Hons), DiP, MCMI

Andy has held senior commercial roles over the last 25 and has a proven track record in commercial governance and risk assessment and in the development of multiple strategic commercial models. Through his commitment to relationship contracting, Andy has successfully negotiated and managed significant value contractual agreements in several Industries including Oil & Gas, Satellite Communications, Construction, Civil and Mining.

Blake has spent the last 30 years in Crushing Quarrying Processing and the Mining Industry and has held Management positions for the last 20 years across a broad range of commodities with a number of ASX 100 Companies.

During this time, Blake has worked in underground and surface operations and across all facets of Mineral Processing. Blake has a proven track record of turning around underperforming business units, with a strong focus on production delivery and safety requirements. In 2013 Blake started his own Company (CSS) Crushing Service Solutions Followed by ( OSA ) Ore Sorting Australia in 2015, where he pioneered contract Mining Crushing and Ore Sorting. These businesses were sold to RDG in 2018 and are now part of MRL group of Companies.

B Com, CA, GradDipCorpGov, GradDipAppFin

Nick is a finance and governance professional with experience in the areas of corporate finance, corporate governance and accounting. Prior to joining MACA, Nick spent ten years at EY with a focus on corporate finance and M&A transactions, which saw him work at a number of EY’s international offices. Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and has completed Graduate Diplomas in both Applied Corporate Governance and Applied Finance. Nick is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand.