Meet The Team
Who We Are
Established in 2005, MEC has emerged as a leading global technical consulting firm dedicated to servicing the mining industry. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for sustainable mining practices, MEC has established itself as a trusted partner for mining companies seeking to optimise their operations and maximise their returns.
Founded on the principles of relationships, impact, quality, growth and performance, our seasoned team of consultants are renowned for their depth of experience across multiple commodities as well as their proficiency within exploration, resource estimation, open-cut and underground mining.
With technical capability that spans the entire mining project life cycle, MEC brings together an integrated multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals that create synergies to benefit the outcome of our client’s projects. Our comprehensive range of services include environmental management, exploration and mine geology, resource estimation, mining engineering, geotechnical engineering and project management.
Holistic approach to sustainable success
At MEC, we understand that every mining project is unique, which is why we tailor our solutions to meet the specific needs and objectives of each client. Whether it’s improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, or minimising environmental impact, we work closely with our clients to develop customised strategies that deliver tangible results.
Adopting a holistic approach to problem solving, we leverage the latest technologies and industry best practices to ensure that our clients stay ahead of the curve and achieve their goals safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
With a track record of success and a commitment to continuous improvement, MEC is poised to remain at the forefront of the mining industry for years to come. As we continue to expand our capabilities and explore new opportunities, we remain steadfast in our mission to empower our clients to unlock the full potential of their mining assets while driving positive change in the communities where we operate.
The Board

SIMON COHN

DANIEL CHIPPENDALE
Non-Executive Director

TED BOULTON

TED BOULTON

TED BOULTON

TED BOULTON
Executive Leadership Team

Virginia du Plessis
CEO (Acting)

JULIA COOPER

CHRISTOFER CATANIA

TED BOULTON

TED BOULTON

TED BOULTON
Management Team

PAUL KING
General Manager – West

ANDREW DITTMANN
General Manager of Corporate and Business Development

dave moss
Manager of Environment

Dean O’Keefe

Hendrik Grobler
Manager of Geotechnical

ISAAC EADNDEL
Manager of Exploration and Geology – Acting

NIKITA FRENCH
Manager of People and Culture

CHERYL HOLTON

PAUL KING
General Manager – West

CHERYL HOLTON

PAUL KING
Manager of Mining Engineering

PAUL KING
Manager of Mining Engineering
Team Leaders and Principals - East Coast

David Winterbotham

Hugo Sharp
Principal Mining Engineer

Matthew Spalwit
Principal Mining Engineer

Tyler Hilkewich
Principal Mining Engineer

CHRIS MACKENZIE

MARK KILLIP

joanna krzyzanowska
Principal Mining Engineer

Joshua Lee
Principal Mining Engineer

Charles Smith
Principal Mining Engineer

Chris Wiley
Principal Consultant Ecology

Julia Johnston
Principal Consultant Ecology

damien plucknett
Senior Consultant Environment

Karen Telford
Principal Consultant Environment

Samantha Hewton
Principal Consultant Environment

Gert Zwingenberger

Charles Smith
Principal Mining Engineer

Ashley GinN
Mining Engineer
Rory Canning
Principal Mining Engineer

Team Leaders and Principals – West Coast

ROD BONNER

CHRISTOPHER MACDONALD

PRAVEEN KUMAR

Nurses Kurucuk
Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Tom McGushin

mATTHEW wATSON
Principal Resource Geologist

MICHELLE SMITH
Principal Resource Geologist

LAUREN STIRBINSKIS
Principal Consultant Environment

Jon MacRae
Principal Mining Engineer

Gisela Gartmair
Business Development Lead & Geologist
