directors
DAVID REED OAM FCPA
Executive Chairman
David was born and raised in Kalgoorlie. He commenced stockbroking in 1963, qualified as an accountant in 1967 and became a member of the Perth Stock Exchange in 1971. His firm RW & DJ Reed merged with TE Eyres in 1981 and became Eyres Reed Ltd which was subsequently purchased by CIBC Wood Gundy in 1997. David was a director and Chairman of CIBC Australia Limited. David has been a prospector, former secretary of the Amalgamated Prospectors and Leaseholders Association and private mine owner. In 1984 David founded Mt. Martin Gold Mines NL, which with partner Newmont Australia developed the million ounce New Celebration Gold Mine. Mt. Martin merged with nickel producer Titan Resources NL (ASX Code:TIR) where David was Chairman from 1991 to 1997. In 1998 David was admitted as a Fellow of the Certified Practicing Accountants. In recognition of his service to the community he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2002.
STEVEN COLE Llb (Hons) FAICD
Deputy Chairman
Steven has 35 years of professional, corporate and business experience through senior legal consultancy, as well as a range of executive management and non executive appointments. His extensive boardroom and board sub-committee experience includes ASX listed, statutory, proprietary and NFP organisations covering the industrial, financial, educational, professional services, health and resources sectors.
CHRISTOPHER REED BCom GradCertMinEcon ASA MAusIMM
Managing Director
Chris started in the mining industry in 1990 and co-founded Reed Resources in 2001. Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Notre Dame and a Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics from WA School of Mines. He is a Member of the AusIMM and Vice-President of the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies.
PETER COLLINS BSc (Hons) PhD MAIGNon
Non-Executive Director
Peter has over 25 years experience as a geologist in Tasmania and Western Australia. Peter holds a Honours degree and Doctorate in Geology from University of Tasmania. Peter joined Curtin University of Technology in 1987 where he lectures economic geology. Peter was responsible for the discovery of the Sand George deposit at Comet Vale and brings considerable experience in quality geological investigations. Peter is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
IAN JUNK BEng (Hons) MAusIMM
Non-Executive Director
Ian joined the board in December 2003. Ian is a highly respected mining engineer with considerable experience in narrow vein underground mining and project development. Ian holds a Honour degree in Mining Engineering from the Western Australian School of Mines and a First Class Mine Managers Certificate. Ian was instrumental in the purchase and management of the Miiitel and Wannaway nickel mines from WMC for the Miitel Joint Venture, involving Clough Mining and Mincor Resources NL. Ian and his brother Leigh were chosen as national finalists in the 2003 Ernst & Young - Young Entreprenuer of the Year for their successful implementation of innovative mining methods at the Miitel nickel mine. Ian is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
VANESSA GUTHRIE
Non-Executive Director
Dr. Guthrie has more than 20 years of experience in the Australian resources sector and has previously covered roles ranging from Company Secretary of Australia’s largest bauxite operation and with the caliber of Woodside Energy Ltd, Alcoa World Alumina Australia, WMC Resources, RGC Limited, Goldfields Limited and Pasminco Ltd.
JASON CARONE CA
Joint Company Secretary
Jason holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Business Law from Curtin University, WA and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants since 2000. Jason joined Reed in September 2007 as Financial Controller and in March 2009 was appointed joint Company Secretary. Jason brings to Reed over 10 years experience working in various professional and corporate capacities in Australia and South East Asia.
