Our Team
Co-Founded by CSIRO, RFC Ambrian and Worley in 2017, NextOre is led by a highly credentialed management team with diverse commercial and scientific expertise.
Rob Adamson
Non-Executive Chair
Rob is the Executive Chairman of RFC Ambrian and has over 30 years’ experience as a corporate finance professional where he has been involved in numerous transactions in the mining, oil and gas, and related industry sectors. He has extensive knowledge of the resources sector and has in addition to his role as an adviser played leading roles in the creation of a number of successful companies. In addition to his roles within NextOre and the RFC Ambrian group of companies Rob is the Chairman of PhotonAssay technology company, Chrysos Corporation.
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Joanne Palmer
Ind. Non-Executive Director
Ms Palmer is a Registered Company Auditor and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia & New Zealand, England and Wales. Ms Palmer was formerly an Equity Partner at EY in Perth, having held positions at EY in both Perth and London. Ms Palmer brings over 26 years of industry experience providing audit and assurance services on company listings, mergers, acquisitions and takeovers and significant experience in auditing international mining companies. Ms Palmer is a council member and Treasurer of the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies (AMEC) and a Non-Executive Director of Paladin Energy Limited and Sierra Rutile Holdings Limited, both ASX listed companies.
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Dr Nick Cutmore
Non-Executive Director
Dr Cutmore is CTO of MRead, commercialisation partner for explosives and narcotics detection using magnetic resonance. Prior to his roles with NextOre and MRead, Dr Cutmore was Research Director of CSIRO Mineral Resources where he initiated and shepherded the development and commercialisation of novel measurement systems for global impact in industry. He has a career interest in the commercialisation of technology, and has been involved in the creation and oversight of spin-off companies and Joint Ventures that have launched CSIRO technology in the global market.
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Kim Cavallaro
Non-Executive Director
Ms Cavallaro is an experienced corporate & commercial lawyer, company secretary and director, with 25 years' experience in the legal, engineering, resources and infrastructure sectors. She is motivated to help organisations achieve sustainable business objectives to preserve shareholder value and deliver positive impact for people and planet. Ms Cavallaro was formerly a corporate lawyer with top-tier Australian and international law firms, and a regional general counsel at two multi-national engineering consultancies. She holds legal, governance, climate literacy and sustainable business strategy qualifications and is a member of the Queensland Law Society and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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Nick Bell
Non-Executive Director
Nick has over 35 years’ experience as a professional services provider to the global resources sector with a deep network across Africa, North and South America and Australasia encompassing clients, construction contractors, engineers, lenders and consultants and a very mature understanding of what it takes to be successful in a competitive capital projects environment. Nick has a strong focus on business development for small to medium scale projects with additional experience of much larger projects either stand-alone or with partners.
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Chris Beal
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Beal is an experienced engineer and corporate financial advisor for natural resources companies. Chris has a passion for supporting the growth and commercialization of innovative companies in mining. For three years Chris had a leading role within RFC Ambrian’s technology and innovation portfolio, working with companies across sectors including renewable energy, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and radio systems.
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Shivika Singh
Chief Operating Officer
Prior to joining NextOre in 2019, Shivika was the Technology Integration Manager for CSIRO responsible for commercialising key Magnetic Resonance and X-ray technologies in the Sensing and Sorting program. She has an MBA in Strategy from University of Aberdeen, Scotland and a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering . She has over 12 years of experience in business strategy, project management, product development and engineering , with a focus on new technology and novel process design. She also has experience as a project manager for technologies used in Iron and steel plants.
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Robert Beenstock
Chief Financial Officer
Robert Beenstock is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NextOre, bringing over 20 years of experience in financial leadership, corporate finance, and strategic advisory. He oversees NextOre’s global financial operations and supports the executive team in driving growth. His expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border operations has been instrumental in advancing the company's financial strategy. Previously, Robert held senior roles at Health House, where he led the company’s reverse listing on the ASX and successful acquisition. A Chartered Accountant, he holds an MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London and a BSc in Mathematical Physics from the University of Edinburgh.
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Jesús Caro Romero
LATAM Director
Jesús is an Electronic Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in providing technological solutions that improve the profitability of mining companies. Knowledge of production processes, automation solutions and sampling systems for metallurgical balance. Involved in the business and design of online analyzers currently operating in the main concentrator plants in Latin America. Clear concepts to advise to the metals producers on when to apply Ore Sorting technologies in their mines or beneficiation plants.
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Rod Tayler
Head of Sales
Rod has been in sales management within the mining sector for over 16 years, with extensive leadership experience gained with Komatsu, one of the worlds largest mining OEM’s, progressing to innovative technologies through global suppliers, Wenco, fleet management solutions, Maptek, mine planning software and Immersive Technologies, mobile equipment simulation training. Rod has an EMBA from QUT and places a high value on client engagement having established industry wide relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers all over the world.
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Nkandu Beltz
Zambia Director
Nkandu Beltz will serve as the Director of NextOre Zambia, bringing a wealth of experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development across multiple sectors. With a strong background in business strategy and international relations, Nkandu has been instrumental in advancing initiatives in both the public and private sectors. Her role at NextOre Zambia will focus on driving the company's growth and development within the region, overseeing operations, and building key partnerships. Nkandu is a seasoned leader with a passion for innovation and social impact. In addition to her corporate endeavors, she has made significant contributions through various philanthropic and community-building initiatives. Her leadership in Zambia will be pivotal as NextOre expands its presence in the mining industry.
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