Management
John Cotter
– Executive Chairman
John has over 20 years’ experience in major projects across Australia and is a recognised expert in the field of infrastructure planning.
John is a seed investor in North West Phosphate and has continued to fund its development due to his commitment to improving fertilisers for farming regions across Queensland and Australia.
Mike Erwin
– Sales and Marketing Manager
Mike is a highly experienced sales and marketing executive with over 30 years working in senior management positions in Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and the USA. He has extensive experience in phosphate rock, downstream phosphate fertilisers, international trading and bulk shipping. His resume includes senior marketing and business development roles for four phosphate mining companies.
Chris Ramsey
– Sales and Marketing Manager / Non-Executive Director
Chris is an agriculture industry expert specialising in sales and marketing and business strategy. He has over 30 years’ experience in agribusiness and is a leader in agricultural input sales, product development and application.
Chris has experience in business development and growth and will assist with customer development, management and product development.
Michelle Mercieca
– Geologist
Michelle has significant experience with the Paradise Phosphate project having been involved with the project between 2008 and 2015 as the Senior Project Geologist. Between 2008 and 2011, she was based in Mount Isa to supervise the resource definition drilling and sampling for metallurgical test work.
Adam Teague
– Metallurgist
Adam has significant experience with the Paradise Phosphate project, having been the Metallurgy Manager between 2009 and 2013. During this time Adam was responsible for managing the development of the beneficiation process, including 10 tonne per day pilot plant and DFS detailed design.
Board of Directors
John Cotter
– Executive Chairman
John has over 20 years’ experience in major projects across Australia and is a recognised expert in the field of infrastructure planning.
John is a seed investor in North West Phosphate and has continued to fund its development due to his commitment to improving fertilisers for farming regions across Queensland and Australia.
Greg Pankhurst
– Non-executive Director
Greg brings over 30 years’ experience in owning farming and feedlot operations in South-East Asia. Greg has a broad network in the agricultural sector and has established market access with organic fertiliser users and large-scale cattle producers.
Greg provides expertise in successful negotiations of strong customer and offtake arrangements.
Chris Ramsey
– Sales and R&D Manager / Non-Executive Director
Chris is an agriculture industry expert specialising in sales and marketing and business strategy. He has over 30 years’ experience in agribusiness and is a leader in agricultural input sales, product development and application.
Chris has experience in business development and growth and will assist with customer development, management and product development.
Robert Cavallucci
– Non-executive Director
Robert is the current CEO of Football Queensland, a former Member of Parliament and holds a number of corporate and community organisation board positions.
Robert continues to maintain strong government relationships and brings this together with his extensive project experience.