Leads the Company's Defence Materials Platform Strategy across Garnet Hills, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Strategic Partnership Projects Agreement and the Rice University CNTF thermal management IP collaboration. Drives engagement with US Department of Defense, Department of Energy and AUKUS aligned funding pathways.

• ▸Defence materials & critical minerals strategy
• ▸US DoD / DoE engagement (DPA Title III, OSC, IBAS)
• ▸ORNL SPP Agreement execution

Capital markets professional with extensive ASX-listed company experience as Stockbroker, Company Secretary and Accountant across the resources, oil & gas and technology sectors. Has worked on multiple IPOs, RTOs and ECM transactions, with deep knowledge of the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.

• ▸ASX Listing Rules & continuous disclosure
• ▸IPO / RTO / ECM execution
• ▸Bachelor of Commerce (Curtin); CA ANZ

Over 30 years of senior management experience across mining, exploration, manufacturing and construction sectors in Australia and internationally. Highly skilled in contract negotiations and recognised for driving lean, efficient operations that deliver measurable commercial outcomes. Non-Executive Chairman of Oceana Metals Ltd.

• ▸Non-Executive Chairman — Oceana Metals Ltd
• ▸30+ years mining, manufacturing & construction leadership

More than 20 years' experience in international trade relations, most recently as a Trade Commissioner with the Australian Trade Commission. Previously Regional Manager with the Department of Commerce and Trade Western Australia, leading a team advising 61 Australian companies on export market entry and inward investment attraction.

• ▸International trade & investment
• ▸Government & Austrade relationships
• ▸US-Australia Critical Minerals Framework

Recently transitioned three-star United States Navy submarine and national security leader. Last served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare and Director of Naval Intelligence (June 2020 – August 2023), principal advisor to the CNO on command and control, networks, cybersecurity, intelligence, electronic warfare and battlespace awareness. Career submarine and nuclear power officer; major commands include USS Maryland (SSBN 738), Task Force SIX NINE (CTF-69) and the Undersea Warfighting Development Center. Brings an active US national security network spanning NAVSEA, the US Submarine Industrial Base, DARPA, ORNL and the US Intelligence Community — directly aligned to PR1's Defence Materials Platform and US Government funding pathways.

• ▸President, Naval Submarine League
• ▸Board Director — Areté; Systematic US, Inc.
• ▸Field Expert at Dcode · Team Trussler LLC

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of AML3D Limited (ASX: AL3) — Australia's leading wire arc additive manufacturing business and the world's first wire AM facility to receive Lloyd's Register AM Facility Qualification and DNV Approved Maritime Manufacturer certification. Sitting ASX-listed CEO with current, contracted relationships across BlueForge Alliance, HII Newport News Shipbuilding and the US Navy Maritime Industrial Base program office. Brings 25+ years of executive experience across engineering, technology and consumer goods in Australia, the US, China and Europe, including Global Director M&A at Worley and CEO roles at Camms and Profit Impact.

• ▸CEO & Executive Director — AML3D Limited (ASX: AL3)
• ▸US Submarine Industrial Base contracting (BlueForge, HII)
• ▸BCom (Hons), UniSA · MBA, Macquarie