David Balkin brings extensive knowledge and understanding of global basic materials industries through 25 years as a consultant, senior partner and leader of McKinsey & Company’s global basic materials practice. He is also an experienced director and chairman of a number of private companies where he actively advises and supports management to improve shareholder returns and build more sustainable businesses.

Ian Greenyer brings significant financial and business analysis and improvement skills, through 27 years as an independent consultant, actively identifying and effecting change in small and medium-sized companies operating in a broad range of business sectors based in Australia. These activities flowed from a background as an actuary, investment analyst and stockbroker.

Michael Gundy has over 30 years of experience in the steel industry with extensive experience in profitably growing businesses, opening new markets, developing distribution channels and restructuring businesses across South East Asia, New Zealand and Australia. He has held senior executive positions in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia for BlueScope, and is a past director of the South East Asia Iron and Steel Institute, and the Heavy Engineering Research Association, New Zealand.

Bernie Landy has more than 40 years of experience working as a steel industry executive in Australia, ASEAN and China; including almost seven years based in Shanghai where he successfully led BlueScope China’s steel and building products manufacturing businesses. At board level, highlights include: chair and director of the Australian Steel Institute, chair and director of the Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia and director of several BHP and BlueScope international subsidiaries. He is also currently an advisory board member of Swinburne University’s Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Digital Construction.

Rowan Melrose is an experienced executive with an extensive background in mining services, mining consumables, operations and manufacturing. Mr Melrose has successfully worked & managed businesses in Australia, Southeast Asia, China, India and New Zealand, including most recently as Executive General Manager of Bradken Limited’s Mineral Processing and fixed plant division. He also holds a bachelor’s in Engineering and a Master’s of Applied Science from the University of NSW, as well as a Master’s of Business Administration from Wollongong University.