The Board of Directors of Cashmere Iron Ltd represents a broad range of highly experienced professionals who are responsible for management, oversight of the business and further exploration in accordance with the Company’s Constitution. This includes management of the corporate assets and allocation of corporate resources to the project.
Director Profile
Mr. Derek La Ferla
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr. La Ferla is a solicitor and partner with the Perth office of international law firm Norton Rose. He has been a legal advisor on a large number of corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and capital raisings over the past 25 years. He has worked closely with the boards and management of many public, private and statutory corporations, with particular emphasis over the past eight years on corporate governance, director responsibilities and balancing commercial, risk and management considerations. Mr La Ferla is also Non-Executive Chairman of ASX listed Sandfire Resources Limited.
Mr. David Hendrie
Managing Director
Mr. Hendrie (55 years) is a retired British Army Major with extensive experience in the areas of finance, logistic support and organizational support. Since retiring from service in the 1990's, Mr. Hendrie has worked in the mining sector within the areas of finance and management. He has reputation for strong project management with a focus on achieving goals and resolving issues. He will oversee the functional operations of the company.
Mr. Andrew Ronald Master
Technical Director
Mr. Master (65 years) is a respected Mineralogist and Geotechnician with 40 years of experience in the mining industry. His formal qualifications are from Kent State University, with a Double Major in Geology and Engineering (1962-1967). He completed further studies in 1974 at the Central Institute of Technology in New Zealand. He has worked extensively across Australia and New Zealand. He established a Consulting Firm with work done for companies including Ashton Mining, Metana Minerals, Great Central Mines, Triad Minerals, Moonstone and SGS laboratories. Services have included optical mineralogy, heavy mineral identification, mineral project evaluation, mapping, preparation of annual mining reports and the planning and supervision of field exploration and drilling programs.
Mr. John Wilder
Non Executive Director
Mr. Wilder (64 years) has 30 years of experience in the Mining industry. He is the owner and founder of Westernex, one of the largest Mining supply houses in Australia. This company exports globally and has achieved strong and sustained growth. Due to his business interests, Mr. Wilder has experience in many sectors of the mining industry in Australia and globally. He has a strong background in the establishment, development and operation of successful businesses. Mr. Wilder has also provided financial support for the founding of Cashmere Iron Ltd.