Eanna is an experienced Director, with large-scale development and funding experience, having worked on major projects throughout Australia & Europe. Eanna has expertise in stakeholder engagement, approvals coordination, contract management, project funding, design & development.

John has over 40 years’ experience across both the financial and investment markets, and has a strong track record of successfully acquiring and managing infrastructure investments. He possesses the ability to strategically analyse and negotiate at the highest level and has a strong delivery of creative solutions to achieve strategic objectives. John was the Founding Director of Infrastructure Capital Group (now Foresight Group) and is a Director of PHIA on behalf of Foresight.

Isaiah is a Managing Director for Cerberus’ international private equity investments. He has executed over two dozen investments in diverse geographies across the Indo Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.

Shaun works in public and private M&A, private equity and energy and resources and has been involved in many complex domestic and cross-border transactions in Australia, Asia, Europe and Africa. Shaun has acted on significant transactions for private equity funds, private and public companies (hostile and defensive takeovers, schemes) and has represented bulge bracket and boutique investment banks.

Ariunaa is a Managing Director for Cerberus’ frontier market investment platform. Ariunaa has significant investment experience across Asia in a variety of sectors, including natural resources, food and beverage, technology, and consumer goods.

The Hon Gary Gray AO is an experienced public policy and business leader with a distinguished career across government, diplomacy, and industry. He served as National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party from 1993 to 2000 and as a Federal Parliamentarian from 2007 to 2016, holding senior ministerial roles including Minister for Resources and Energy and Special Minister of State. He was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001 and appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2003. From 2020 to 2024, he served as Australia’s Ambassador to Ireland. Mr Gray’s business experience includes senior roles with Woodside Energy and Mineral Resources Ltd, and he served as a Non-Executive Director of the Australian Submarine Corporation from 2016 to 2020. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and currently serves as a Director of Civmec and Amplitude Energy.

Andrew is a Project Manager with major project infrastructure experience within the mining, rail and de-carbonisation sectors ranging from early study phases through to construction tendering and delivery. He has specific experience in construction and delivery management supporting design development and construction operations.

Cameron Palassis has over 18 years of experience in providing business advisory services to organisations of varying sizes in the private and government sectors. His expertise spans the entire spectrum of advisory services ranging from tax related planning to budgeting, development of accounting systems, risk assurance and related financial and accounting processes.

Niall is a senior executive with over two decades of leadership experience in the energy sector. He has led large-scale operational, commercial, and strategic initiatives across LNG, oil and gas, and infrastructure. With a strong background in joint venture governance, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery, Niall brings deep expertise in aligning commercial outcomes with industry collaboration and government approvals.

Jessica is an engineer and project delivery leader with experience across infrastructure, renewable energy and resources projects in Australia and internationally. Her background spans project development, design and construction delivery, commercial management and operational readiness across complex, multidisciplinary projects. At Crestlink, Jessica is focused on the development and transition of the company’s Kimberley logistics assets.

Justin is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer with strong experience in corporate, business and acquisition structuring advice, commercial contract drafting and complex commercial facilities. Outside of the professional space, Justin has served and continues to serve in various board and committee roles in the not-for-profit and community sector, with a particular focus on corporate governance.

Jeremy is an experienced company executive with a strong technical background spanning the last two decades. Has worked across a diverse range of industries, focusing on mining and resources. He has developed a unique skill set over the last twenty years working in technical fields such as environmental impact assessment and tenure management to project management and corporate affairs.

Tim Collins is an aviation professional and Principal of Upstream Aviation, where he provides specialist aviation advisory services to industry. With over 40 years of experience and nearly 10,000 flying hours across both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, Tim has built a distinguished career supporting the global resources sector. Tim combines extensive operational expertise with more than 25 years in aviation management and advisory roles. He has worked across all seven continents and maintains a 100% aviation safety record. Prior to founding Upstream Aviation, Tim held roles with major organisations including INPEX, Sikorsky, PHI Inc, and Bristow Group. His expertise spans safety management systems, contract management, and oil and gas aviation operations.

Maddy Turner is an Executive Assistant at Crestlink, providing high-level support across operations, stakeholder engagement, HR, marketing, and business administration. With experience supporting senior executives in both listed and private companies, Maddy plays a key role in coordinating business operations, managing strategic projects, and supporting the smooth delivery of initiatives.

Strategic Advisor, Defence and New Technologies

James is currently the Managing Director of consulting company, JFM Global. Prior to this he was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Australian Capital Equity and Commissioner for Corrective Services WA, COO of the corporate advisory firm, Azure Capital and 34 years full time and allocated as a standby reservist with the Australian Defence Force, the majority of this time within Special Operations, at the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). Beginning his career as an Infantry Soldier, James progressed through a distinguished military career to hold senior leadership positions including Commanding Officer (CEO equivalent) of the Special Air Service Regiment. In recognition of his service, he has been awarded both the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) and the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) for command and leadership on operations.

James was named Western Australian of the Year 2019 (CitWA) for his service to the Community and in 2022 was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM, community award), in recognition of significant service to veterans and their families and to the community.

He has been a Board member of the Australian War Memorial, Board member, Deputy Chairman and Life Member of the West Coast Eagles Football Club (2025) and a Board advisor to RSL WA and Legacy WA. James is currently the Chairman of the SAS Resources Fund and a Board member of St John of God Health Care and recently became a Distinguished Associate of WA Defence Review.

Scott is a Managing Director for Cerberus on the Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities team which invests in businesses driving next-generation technologies and capabilities that advance supply chain integrity. Scott joined Cerberus after he retired from three decades of distinguished US government service.

David is a Managing Director for Cerberus on the Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities team which invests in businesses driving next-generation technologies and capabilities that advance supply chain integrity. David had a distinguished 26-year career with the US government before joining Cerberus.

Graeme has over 25 years’ experience working in the State Government with 15 years at the highest level of government as a senior advisor to a number of Ministers. Graeme has worked for over 20 years in the resources industry working for Woodside and Chevron as a senior Corporate Affairs Manager on projects such as the Northwest Shelf Project (NWSV), Wheatstone Project and Gorgon Project.

Eanna is an experienced Director, with large-scale development and funding experience, having worked on major projects throughout Australia & Europe. Eanna has expertise in stakeholder engagement, approvals coordination, contract management, project funding, design & development.

John has over 40 years’ experience across both the financial and investment markets, and has a strong track record of successfully acquiring and managing infrastructure investments. He possesses the ability to strategically analyse and negotiate at the highest level and has a strong delivery of creative solutions to achieve strategic objectives. John was the Founding Director of Infrastructure Capital Group (now Foresight Group) and is a Director of PHIA on behalf of Foresight.

Isaiah is a Managing Director for Cerberus’ international private equity investments. He has executed over two dozen investments in diverse geographies across the Indo Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.

Shaun works in public and private M&A, private equity and energy and resources and has been involved in many complex domestic and cross-border transactions in Australia, Asia, Europe and Africa. Shaun has acted on significant transactions for private equity funds, private and public companies (hostile and defensive takeovers, schemes) and has represented bulge bracket and boutique investment banks.

Ariunaa is a Managing Director for Cerberus’ frontier market investment platform. Ariunaa has significant investment experience across Asia in a variety of sectors, including natural resources, food and beverage, technology, and consumer goods.

The Hon Gary Gray AO is an experienced public policy and business leader with a distinguished career across government, diplomacy, and industry. He served as National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party from 1993 to 2000 and as a Federal Parliamentarian from 2007 to 2016, holding senior ministerial roles including Minister for Resources and Energy and Special Minister of State. He was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001 and appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2003. From 2020 to 2024, he served as Australia’s Ambassador to Ireland. Mr Gray’s business experience includes senior roles with Woodside Energy and Mineral Resources Ltd, and he served as a Non-Executive Director of the Australian Submarine Corporation from 2016 to 2020. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and currently serves as a Director of Civmec and Amplitude Energy.

Andrew is a Project Manager with major project infrastructure experience within the mining, rail and de-carbonisation sectors ranging from early study phases through to construction tendering and delivery. He has specific experience in construction and delivery management supporting design development and construction operations.

Cameron Palassis has over 18 years of experience in providing business advisory services to organisations of varying sizes in the private and government sectors. His expertise spans the entire spectrum of advisory services ranging from tax related planning to budgeting, development of accounting systems, risk assurance and related financial and accounting processes.

Niall is a senior executive with over two decades of leadership experience in the energy sector. He has led large-scale operational, commercial, and strategic initiatives across LNG, oil and gas, and infrastructure. With a strong background in joint venture governance, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery, Niall brings deep expertise in aligning commercial outcomes with industry collaboration and government approvals.

Jessica is an engineer and project delivery leader with experience across infrastructure, renewable energy and resources projects in Australia and internationally. Her background spans project development, design and construction delivery, commercial management and operational readiness across complex, multidisciplinary projects. At Crestlink, Jessica is focused on the development and transition of the company’s Kimberley logistics assets.

Justin is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer with strong experience in corporate, business and acquisition structuring advice, commercial contract drafting and complex commercial facilities. Outside of the professional space, Justin has served and continues to serve in various board and committee roles in the not-for-profit and community sector, with a particular focus on corporate governance.

Jeremy is an experienced company executive with a strong technical background spanning the last two decades. Has worked across a diverse range of industries, focusing on mining and resources. He has developed a unique skill set over the last twenty years working in technical fields such as environmental impact assessment and tenure management to project management and corporate affairs.

Tim Collins is an aviation professional and Principal of Upstream Aviation, where he provides specialist aviation advisory services to industry. With over 40 years of experience and nearly 10,000 flying hours across both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, Tim has built a distinguished career supporting the global resources sector. Tim combines extensive operational expertise with more than 25 years in aviation management and advisory roles. He has worked across all seven continents and maintains a 100% aviation safety record. Prior to founding Upstream Aviation, Tim held roles with major organisations including INPEX, Sikorsky, PHI Inc, and Bristow Group. His expertise spans safety management systems, contract management, and oil and gas aviation operations.

Maddy Turner is an Executive Assistant at Crestlink, providing high-level support across operations, stakeholder engagement, HR, marketing, and business administration. With experience supporting senior executives in both listed and private companies, Maddy plays a key role in coordinating business operations, managing strategic projects, and supporting the smooth delivery of initiatives.

Strategic Advisor, Defence and New Technologies

James is currently the Managing Director of consulting company, JFM Global. Prior to this he was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Australian Capital Equity and Commissioner for Corrective Services WA, COO of the corporate advisory firm, Azure Capital and 34 years full time and allocated as a standby reservist with the Australian Defence Force, the majority of this time within Special Operations, at the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). Beginning his career as an Infantry Soldier, James progressed through a distinguished military career to hold senior leadership positions including Commanding Officer (CEO equivalent) of the Special Air Service Regiment. In recognition of his service, he has been awarded both the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) and the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) for command and leadership on operations.

James was named Western Australian of the Year 2019 (CitWA) for his service to the Community and in 2022 was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM, community award), in recognition of significant service to veterans and their families and to the community.

He has been a Board member of the Australian War Memorial, Board member, Deputy Chairman and Life Member of the West Coast Eagles Football Club (2025) and a Board advisor to RSL WA and Legacy WA. James is currently the Chairman of the SAS Resources Fund and a Board member of St John of God Health Care and recently became a Distinguished Associate of WA Defence Review.

Scott is a Managing Director for Cerberus on the Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities team which invests in businesses driving next-generation technologies and capabilities that advance supply chain integrity. Scott joined Cerberus after he retired from three decades of distinguished US government service.

David is a Managing Director for Cerberus on the Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities team which invests in businesses driving next-generation technologies and capabilities that advance supply chain integrity. David had a distinguished 26-year career with the US government before joining Cerberus.

Graeme has over 25 years’ experience working in the State Government with 15 years at the highest level of government as a senior advisor to a number of Ministers. Graeme has worked for over 20 years in the resources industry working for Woodside and Chevron as a senior Corporate Affairs Manager on projects such as the Northwest Shelf Project (NWSV), Wheatstone Project and Gorgon Project.