CEO · Founder, Element Zero
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Executive (former) | Fortescue | RenewEconomy (2 Sep 2026), RenewEconomy (2 Sep 2026) |
| Chief Financial Officer (former) | Fortescue Future Industries | Startup News (WA) |
| CEO · Founder | Element Zero | RenewEconomy (2 Sep 2026), RenewEconomy (2 Sep 2026), Dealroom, Startup News (WA), Australian FinTech |
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