Board Management

Russell Barnett – Non-Executive Chairman
B.Com. (UWA), MBA (UWA), Grad.Cert.Min.Ec.

Mr Russell Barnett has a Masters of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, a Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics and has over 15 years experience in technology commercialisation, innovation management, new venture creation and venture capital markets with a wide range of organisations throughout the Asia Pacific region. He is the Principal and founder of Australian Venture Consultants Pty Ltd, a management consulting practice providing expertise in these areas to universities, research funding agencies and other innovation intensive organisations.

Graeme Kirke – Managing Director
B.Com (UWA), MSDIA

Mr Graeme Kirke has more than 25 years experience in capital markets.  Mr Kirke was a founding shareholder and director of GB Energy. 

Gordon Hart – Executive Director  

Mr Gordon Hart has over 30 years of experience in Investment Banking including Stockbroking, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance. Gordon is currently Managing Director of Venture Group Equities Pty Ltd, specializing in activities associated with the emerging Resource and Energy sectors. Activities include IPO's & other raisings, strategic corporate advice, mergers & acquisitions, and project & business development. Mr Hart is also a Director of Convergent Minerals Ltd and a sponsor of The Sydney Mining Club.

Anna MacKintosh – Company Secretary
B.Com. (UWA), CPA

Mrs Anna MacKintosh has over 20 years commercial experience with the last 9 years being employed as the Compliance Manager, Finance Manager and Responsible Executive of Kirke Securities, a licensed Perth based stockbroking firm.