Peter Richards Non-Executive Chairman Mr Richards is an internationally experienced business executive with a proven track record in the mining industry. His roles have included more than 30 years’ experience with companies such as British Petroleum (including its mining arm Seltrust Holdings), Wesfarmers, and Dyno Nobel. He has a unique understanding of the global resources and mining services industries. Mr Richards has managed and supported complex financial and corporate activities, with significant exposure to the investment, broking and analyst community. He has international experience with a diversity of cultures and has started new businesses in a range of locations, including Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey. Mr Richards was most recently CEO of the ASX-listed Dyno Nobel Limited for 2.5 years. Prior to this he was based in Salt Lake City, USA, where he was the President of Dyno Nobel North America. Following the takeover of Dyno Nobel in 2008, Peter became a Non-Executive Director of Bradken Limited. He is also a Non-Executive Director of NSL Consolidated Limited.
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Mark O'Keeffe Managing Director Mark has been a successful businessman in the Perth community for the past 18 years and in recent years has become actively involved in the minerals industry. He has provided his services in various corporate capacities, including his direct involvement in a number of private and public company capital raisings. Mark's previous business interests have encompassed several established enterprises in the retail and service industries, as well as a range of real estate investments which have seen him develop a wide network of business associates. Marks extensive corporate experience and networks in combination with his entrepreneurial skills will contribute significantly to the Company's strategic move into the Indonesian coal sector.
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Trevor Butcher Non-Executive Director Trevor is an Indonesian-based professional who has spent more than five years working in the Indonesian mining industry. This vital industry knowledge, along with his significant Indonesian business networks and strong relationships with local partners, puts him in a strong position to guide KRL through the next phases of development. The advantages of being based in Jakarta, as well as Trevor's ability to speak the language and understand the local culture and customs is a tremendous asset to KRL in its strategic move into the Indonesian coal industry. Before moving to Indonesia, Trevor worked in both the food industry and the electrical manufacturing industry in New South Wales. A depth of business knowledge gained in general industry and the mining industry in particular stands Trevor in good stead to drive KRL's new direction.
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Darcy Wentworth Director Darcy Wentworth is an experienced Australian-based mining executive with over 40 years of international experience managing various coal operations around the world, with specific focus and expertise in coal mining and Indonesia. Mr Wentworth was previously the Operations Manager for Bayan's large Gunungbayan coal operation in East Kalimantan for over 10 years until 2009.
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Alastair McLeod Director Alastair McLeod is an Indonesian-based mining executive with over 20 years experience in senior finance, accounting and management roles and over 10 years directly relating to the Indonesian resource market. Mr McLeod is currently Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Bayan Resources.
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Russell Neil Director Russell Neil is an Indonesian-based mining executive with approximately twenty years of corporate experience in accounting, finance and management roles within the mining industries of Australia and Indonesia. He is currently Chief Development Officer and a Director of Bayan Resources.
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David Low Yi Ngo Director David Low Yi Ngo is presently acting Marketing Director for Bayan Resources. Mr Low has held various senior management roles within Indonesia and Asia over the past five years.
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Mike Ralston Chief Financial Officer Mr Ralston has joined KRL as the Company's Chief Financial Officer with a mandate to build strong financial discipline within the Company, as well as to assist in fund raising and the management of corporate and ASX matters. He has 12 years experience as a CFO internationally and has been CFO of several ASX listed mining companies over the past 5 years. He has been working in the Indonesian coal market with Fireside Resources for the past 12 months. Mr Ralston is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of South Africa and a Chartered Management Accountant (London).
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Jerko Zuvela Chief Geologist Mr Zuvela has joined KRL as the Company’s Chief Geologist with a mandate to manage, explore and develop all of KRL’s projects. He has 14 years resources experience in Australia and internationally, and has been directly involved in the Indonesian coal sector during the past 4 years, during which time he has worked for Strike Resources as General Manager – Operations, and Fireside Resources as Chief Geologist. Mr Zuvela is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology from Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia.
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Sean Henbury Company Secretary Mr Henbury (CA, FITA) is a Chartered Accountant with over 13 years experience in public practice with three of Perth's major accounting firms. He was a founding director of the accounting firm FJH Solutions Pty Ltd, where he continues to provide client support across a wide range of industries including mining, exploration, research and development, construction and manufacturing. Mr Henbury is company secretary for a number of companies, and is currently a director of Cape Range Wireless Limited (ASX:CGU).
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