Board of Directors
John Cotter
Managing Director
John Cotter is the Managing Director and founding investor of North West Phosphate, bringing over two decades of experience delivering major infrastructure and resource projects across Australia. Raised on a cattle property west of Gympie, John combines a deep understanding of regional Queensland with commercial acumen across agriculture, mining and infrastructure.
A recognised expert in infrastructure planning, John has built a career focused on unlocking economic potential in the regions. His early investment in North West Phosphate was driven by a belief that Queensland can lead the way in fertiliser production and sovereign supply chains, strengthening Australian agriculture while creating long-term jobs and royalties in the North West.
John began his career in private practice and listed property development before founding Flinders Group, a national project management consultancy that grew to more than 150 staff and was acquired by global engineering firm Arcadis in 2014. He went on to establish Initiative Capital in 2016, supporting private investment in infrastructure and regional development.
John holds a Bachelor of Urban Planning, a Master of Applied Finance, and a Diploma of Project Management. He currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of the Royal Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland.
With a career grounded in practical delivery and regional opportunity, John remains committed to building projects that add value for landholders, local communities and the nation.
Chris Ramsey
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.
Alan Broome AM
Non-Executive Director
Alan is a professional Director and Business Advisor with over 40 years’ experience in the metals, mining and energy industries.
A metallurgist by training, he had an extensive background in metal casting and steel production before joining the mining industry in 1990.
He has extensive knowledge of the mining industry accumulated through involvement with mining technology companies, government agencies and major international mining companies in promoting Australian mining and developing global trade.
