NMRESOURCES.COM.AU - Key Persons
Blake Cannavo - CEO, COO, Managing Director
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Managing Director
Blake is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer with more than 24 years' experience in the mining and construction sectors with companies including Fortescue Metals Group, Lihir Gold Limited and Aquila Resources.
He has been responsible for delivering a diverse range of projects valued up to $10B in Asia Pacific, South Africa, the UK and Europe. A competent strategist, Blake has a proven track record in developing innovative plans and activities to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and budget.
Chris is a CPA accountant with over 20 years of multi-industry experience. He started his career working for KPMG and then owned his own Consulting business. Chris has a wealth of experience in business analysis and is interested in the development and implementation of process and system improvements. He worked for 3 years in a mining services manufacturing business as a Business Systems Manager. In recent years he has held the position of Chief Financial Officer in several family-owned businesses where he has been integral in driving the strategic and financial goals of these organisations.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Non Executive Chair
James is an experienced leader in commercialising technology in new markets, with roles as a Non-Executive Chair, Director and Chief Executive of ASX-listed companies. He also has deep experience as a Chief Financial Officer for a UK, AIM-listed technology company as well as executive roles in other growth companies.
He is currently a non-executive chair BluGlass (ASX: BLG) and a non-executive director at Digital Wine Ventures (ASX: DW8).
James has over 25 years' experience as a Chartered Accountant, company secretary and senior executive of various high growth private companies. James has successfully completed multiple ASX IPOs, corporate acquisition transactions, secondary round raises on both the ASX and UK AIM markets and private capital raises.
Mr Greg Curnow is an experienced geologist with over 35 years' experience in both mining and exploration roles across Australia and overseas. Mr Curnow has worked for several junior and major exploration and mining companies including Western Mining Company, Dominion Mining and Paradigm Gold. Mr Curnow's roles have covered both operations and senior management having worked as a mine and exploration geologist, across both open cut and underground projects, prior to moving into executive roles. Key commodities Mr Curnow has worked across include gold, silver, base metals, iron ore and battery minerals. Prior to joining NMR, Mr Curnow was a Senior Consultant (Gold, Base Metals and Iron Ore) at Geos Mining Mineral Consultants, where he focussed on project management, geological modelling and resource definition, across numerous gold, copper, iron ore, lithium and nickel projects in Australia and overseas. Mr Curnow is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and is a Competent Person as defined by the JORC Code (2012).
Natalie is an experienced company secretary and has provided corporate advisory, company secretarial, and financial reporting services to ASX-listed, unlisted public, and private companies. She has played key roles in a variety of corporate transactions, including capital raisings, acquisitions, IPOs, and takeovers. "I enjoy collaborating with boards and committees to develop practical solutions for compliance and governance issues. Assisting clients with best practice governance and stakeholder management is particularly rewarding." A Chartered Secretary, Natalie was previously a Senior Associate at a boutique corporate advisory firm, where she delivered company secretarial and accounting services to both listed and unlisted entities.
Job Titles:
- Non - Executive and Independent Director
Philip brings a long and diverse range of experience to his position as non-executive director of the company. As a CPA and Fellow of the AICD, he has the technical skills to provide balance to the board's strong industry-specific competencies.
With 28 years' experience as a CEO and 20 years as a director of public, private, government and not for profit organisations, he brings the oversight and risk management experience to support the NMR team through its listing and life as a public company.
Philip has had a non-executive director career across the health, infrastructure and tourism industries.
He spent twelve years on the NIB Limited (ASX NHF) board from its listing as a small cap health insurer to become, at the time of his resignation, an organisation with a market cap of over three billion AUD and substantial international operations.
Philip chaired or has been a member of the following ASX listed company committees; Audit & Risk Management, Remuneration, Investment, Nominations.
Philip is currently the CEO of The Wests Group Australia and the Knights Rugby League Pty Ltd.
Rebecca is an accomplished executive assistant with extensive experience providing high-level support to the Executive Officer, President, and Board of Directors. Proficient in coordinating board meetings, AGMs, and audit requirements, ensuring timely submission of reports and documents. Skilled in preparing correspondence, maintaining confidential records, and developing policies and procedures. Adept at arranging teleconferences, workshops, and meetings, and managing agendas and minutes. Provides exceptional administrative support to team members and assists with interpreting the Constitution and Rule Book. Maintains efficient operations and deadlines for audits, company returns, and day-to-day operational requirements. A reliable and proactive professional who excels in managing complex tasks and enhancing overall productivity.