World class leaders with
unparalleled industry knowledge

Bringing together global expertise in metals, recycling, finance and entrepreneurship to deliver a more sustainable e-industry

Executive Chairman

Senior Executive in the metals and mining industry
Previously Executive Head of Copper and Cobalt marketing at London-listed miner/trader Glencore
Qualified Chartered Accountant (South African Institute)

CEO & Director

Top-level executive with ~30 years experience in the base metals recycling and processing industry
2008-2018: Executive Board, Aurubis and Head, Aurubis Copper Products and Recycling Division
2014-2019: Chairman International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC)
Previously Umicore, Cumerio

CTO & Director

35+ years experience in base metals recycling industry and processing industry (Aurubis and Umicore)
Since 2019 Independent Technology Advisor with a global customer baseExtensive experience in major CapEx projects
Extensive international managerial experience as Group SVP, MD or Business Manager

Director

35 years’ experience in copper fabrication including BICC Cables (UK), global hedging and risk manager for Outokumpu Copper (Finland) and Global EVP Metals for Luvata
Chairman, IWCC Copper Committee
Member LME physical markets committee

Finance Director

25+ year career in the investment management industry with particular focus on entrepreneurship and innovation
Aluminium, Zinc and FX Portfolio Manager, Drakewood Capital Management Ltd
Previously at Ruffer LLP, HSBC, Barings
BSc Chemistry, Bristol University

Director

30+ years experience in the base metals industry
CEO & CIO Drakewood Capital 2018-
Founder, Red Kite 2004-2017. Became world’s largest metals hedge fund
Previously base metals merchant and trader for Metallgesellschaft, Cargill and Philip Bros., all the largest metals traders of their time

Director

Current: Co-Founder & CEO of Private Equity Procurement Partners (PEPP)
2015-22: Nordic Capital, Industrial Advisor
2005-15: Luvata (Outokumpu Copper Products) SVP Procurement & Organisational Development
1997-2005 Diageo: Chief Procurement Officer SVP

Director

More than 30 years experience with Mitsubishi Materials Corp (MMC)
Currently General Manager, Resource Circulation Business Division in MMC
2017-2022: EVP Director of PT Smelting with Freeport in the Republic of Indonesia

Director

More than 20 years experience with Rio Tinto in North America, Europe and Asia
Currently General Manager, Recycling, Matalco Integration and Joint Ventures at Rio Tinto
2016-2022: General Manager, Global Aluminium Sales
Previously with PricewaterhouseCoopers
Qualified Chartered Professional Accountant (Canadian Institute)

CEO & Director

Top-level executive with ~30 years experience in the base metals recycling and processing industry
2008-2018: Executive Board, Aurubis and Head, Aurubis Copper Products and Recycling Division
2014-2019: Chairman International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC)
Previously Umicore, Cumerio

CTO & Director

35+ years experience in base metals recycling industry and processing industry (Aurubis and Umicore)
Since 2019 Independent Technology Advisor with a global customer base
Extensive experience in major CapEx projects
Extensive international managerial experience as Group SVP, MD or Business Manager

Finance Director

25+ year career in the investment management industry with particular focus on entrepreneurship and innovation
Aluminium, Zinc and FX Portfolio Manager, Drakewood Capital Management Ltd
Previously at Ruffer LLP, HSBC, Barings
BSc Chemistry, Bristol University

Project Director

36+ years experience as a professional engineer and manager specialising in complex, large industrial CapEx projects across industries
Senior Turnaround Manager for major plant shutdowns, ensuring operational efficiency and excellent safety results
Internationally established process safety expert, contributing to global key IEC and ISO standards and regulations
Extensive experience bringing strategic insight and technical proficiency to complex ventures