Biography
BENG(HONS)(MINING), MAUSIMM(CP), RPEQ 11902
In his advisory roles as a Board Director, Simon Cohn draws on a wealth of leadership, professionalism, passion and knowledge built up over 20 years’ experience in the natural resources sector.
A dynamic and astute mining executive, Simon has been Managing Director at MEC since 2011, and took on the role of Non-Executive Director in 2017. In 2018 Simon Co-Founded MPX – Mining Projects Accelerator focused on the commercialisation of a portfolio of mineral exploration assets across Australia.
His extensive experience in the mining industry includes roles working across a wide range of open-cut and underground metalliferous and coal mines throughout Australia and overseas.
Simon is passionate about engaged, inspired leadership and in his board and advisory roles he coaches and mentors senior leadership teams. He strongly believes in building a unified team whose members are empowered to act autonomously while sharing a common goal and prioritises robust partnerships with clients, other businesses and employees.