Brian is a Partner at Squire Patton Boggs where he advises clients on a wide range of corporate, mining, energy and carbon related matters including cross-border mergers & acquisitions transactions, corporate finance and joint ventures as well as upstream oil and gas and mining licence arrangements. Brian has significant international deal exposure as well as a strong capital markets practice having worked on numerous deals advising institutional and corporate clients on flotations, takeovers and de-listings. Brian is a co-founder of the Singapore Mining Club.

Geoff is a geologist with over 25 years of international resource sector experience as a geologist, project manager and fund manager. Previously he worked in Private Equity (AUM USD800 million) and as a Director of Societe General’s Mining Finance Team in New York. Operational roles include Project Manager, Senior Mine Geologist and Mine Geologist for Ivanhoe Mines, Lion Ore International and Western Mining Corporation. Geoff holds a Bachelors degree in Geology, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Geoff is a Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director of Tesoro Resources (ASX:TSO).

Warren is the President of Singapore Mining Club. He is an exceptional leader and communicator who works effectively with all levels of management up to and including “C” level and boards, an outcome-focused negotiation consultant, facilitator and connector. He has worked with a diverse range of multinational companies in areas ranging from Mining and Resources and Airport Services to Logistics. Commercially astute and outcome focused senior executive with a creative and learning mindset. A successful track record in managing diverse business and regulatory environments with a cut through approach to challenging situations and people. A passion for motivating and mentoring teams by utilizing a diverse skill set in areas ranging from General Management, Strategy and Leadership to Negotiation and Mediation, Coaching, Conflict Resolution and Change. An insightful thinker who thrives on performance & turnaround through discovery, simplicity & innovation. 

Manessa Mungroo is the Managing Director for Singapore Mining Club. She has 14 years of work experience, 8 years in Investment Banking as a Risk Manager and 6 years in Commodities across marketing and research functions. At present, she is the Principal for Base and Industrial Metals for Noble Resources, after a short stint at a Start up. 

She started her career in London as a Risk Analyst in Fixed Income markets for Mitsubishi UFJ’s proprietary trading group, then transitioned to Singapore to work with Risk Management teams at both Deutsche Bank and Natixis. In 2012 she embarked on a new career in commodities with jobs at BHP Billiton and South32, where she had experience covering Base Metals, Oil and Gas and Bulk Steel raw materials. She earned a Masters in Risk and Insurance Management at Cass Business School and a BSC at Kings College in Computer Science. 

Anna is a Principal Geologist at AMC Consultants. She has over 12 years of resource sector experience, mostly with mining companies. She started her career as an underground grade control geologist in Western Australia, and has since worked on assets all over the world. Anna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology and a Master’s Degree in Mineral Economics. She is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

Globally-focused operations, revenue generation and transformational leader with 20+ years of industry experience and an established track record in delivering results by accessing proven end-user centric, analytical and innovative thinking. A strong interest in the use of Governance, Strategic Planning and Innovation in delivering incredible results for small and large organisations.

With experience in some of the world’s largest mining/resources/engineering firms, I have consistently expanded my capability to incorporate business transformation, cross-geographical program management, relationship management, process improvement, data management and technology enablement to drive efficiency and ROI as demonstrated in the following successes:

• Established a strategic commercial blueprint for a significant mining business on target to deliver a 400% uplift in profit margin.

• As a Secondee to BCG and BGC Digital Ventures, identified several digital-enablement strategies undergoing POC and forecast to deliver US$300M+ value.

• Formed a Wholly Foreign Owned Entity for an Iron Ore BU in China, that trades on the Dalian Commodity Exchange and profitable from year one.

A catalyst for performance improvement, my background includes supporting robust bottom-line results via appointment as a Board Member in the following roles: Yuleba Group 2020-Present, DB3 Advisory Pte Limited. 2019-Present, MR Iron Ore Marketing Services Singapore Pte Ltd. & Kumba Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017-2019, Anglo American Mongolia Holdings Pte Ltd & Anglo American Exploration (Singapore) Ltd, 2014-2015 and Goonyella Coal Chain Board, 2007-2008.

Currently completing a Doctor of Business Administration (Innovation) through Singapore Management University. Holding a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce from James Cook University, an MBA from Deakin University and Postgraduate Cert in Science (Wine) from the University of Southern Queensland.

Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and Singapore Institute of Directors (MSID). Completing the International and Australian Company Directors Courses from the AICD, the Anglo American Advanced Management Program, Certified ScrumMaster trained in Design Thinking methodologies and accreditation from Global Minerals Industry Risk Management Program. An SGX/SID Qualified Listed Entity Company Director. A Certified Chair and Approved Advisor with the Advisory Board Centre, Member of the Queensland Law Society, Golden Key International and the Institute of Risk Management.