Aaron is the Founder, and Executive Director of Untapped Resources. He boasts a distinguished career in leadership and asset management. Recognised as an Engineering Executive by Engineers Australia, he holds Fellow and Chartered Manager designations from the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and the Australian Institute of Management, Western Australia. Aaron's academic credentials include tertiary qualifications in mechanical engineering, business, and maintenance management.
With over a decade of operational experience in mining and heavy industry, Aaron has held pivotal roles in Aluminium, Iron Ore, and Coal assets. His expertise spans technical, strategic, and leadership domains, as well as asset management functions. Notably, Aaron has spearheaded transformational initiatives and cultural enhancement projects, fostering organisational growth and development.
Since establishing Untapped Resources in 2017, Aaron has provided consultancy services to Tier-1 clients such as BHP, South 32, Rio Tinto, Pacific National, and FMG, alongside medium and smaller private enterprises. His collaborative approach and proven record make him a trusted advisor in driving organisational excellence and performance enhancement.
Bringing over 15 years of experience in heavy industry, Mitch is a valuable member of the Untapped team. Previously serving as the Maintenance Manager at Pacific National, Mitch held pivotal roles overseeing coal fleet maintenance and national intermodal operations. Where he managed a diverse portfolio of rollingstock, comprising three thousand freight wagons, 185 locomotives, and container handling equipment.
Mitch's background in line leadership and logistics at Rio Tinto further bolsters his expertise in driving operational excellence. He excelled in orchestrating major maintenance activities, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to stringent requirements. Mitch's proficiency extends beyond technical prowess; he is adept in SAP/CMMS systems, complemented by his exceptional skills in people management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitating organisational change.
With a proven history of delivering results and a comprehensive skill set, Mitch plays a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and driving sustainable growth at Untapped. His dedication to excellence and collaborative approach makes him a valuable asset in navigating complex challenges and achieving organisational objectives.
Eddie is a seasoned engineering and maintenance leader with over 20 years’ experience across mining and heavy industry. Starting his career as an electrical engineer, he has progressed through frontline and technical roles to senior leadership positions at Rio Tinto, where he has delivered both operational and strategic improvements in some of the organisation’s most complex and remote environments.
A Chartered Professional Engineer and qualified Mine Electrical Engineer, Eddie has led multidisciplinary teams across utilities, mobile and fixed plant maintenance, and engineering functions supporting Iron Ore, Coal, and Salt operations. Most recently, he served as Manager – Maintenance and Engineering for Dampier Salt, where he was responsible for asset management, business risk and governance, maintenance and engineering and capital portfolio planning and delivery.
Eddie is widely recognised for his people-centric leadership style - placing a strong emphasis on building capability, trust, and engagement within his teams. He is known for fostering high-performing, safety-conscious teams through coaching, mentoring, and clear direction, while creating a culture where individuals feel supported, accountable, and motivated to succeed. Eddie consistently brings out the best in those around him and is respected for his integrity, reliability, and ability to deliver quality outcomes.
With a sharp focus on results, Eddie combines technical depth with practical know-how to drive asset performance, optimise maintenance strategies, and embed sustainable improvements. He brings a calm, methodical approach to complex problems and is frequently sought after for his trusted expertise, sound judgement, and consistent delivery.
Eddie builds strong, collaborative relationships at all levels of the organisation - from frontline teams to senior executives - and is valued for his honest communication style and ability to unite diverse stakeholders around a common goal. His ability to add value, build trust, and deliver meaningful change makes him a highly regarded and dependable leader in any operational environment.
Greg is a qualified engineer and asset management professional with over 15 years of experience spanning operational, corporate, and consulting environments across mining and heavy industry. His career has taken him across Australia, Africa, and South America, where he has led high-impact projects and built deep expertise across commodities including coal, copper, iron ore, aluminium, and diamonds.
Starting his career in frontline reliability roles with Rio Tinto, Greg developed a strong technical foundation in both fixed plant and heavy mobile equipment maintenance. He has since progressed through planning, engineering, and advisory roles to senior leadership positions, most recently serving as Director of Asset Management & Performance for Aurecon. In this capacity, Greg led multidisciplinary teams delivering major portfolios for clients such as BHP, Glencore, and the Australian Department of Defence – bridging the gap between strategic intent and practical execution on the ground.
Greg is widely respected for his ability to bring clarity, structure, and rigour to complex challenges. He combines strategic thinking with deep technical acumen and a strong bias for action - delivering measurable performance improvements across asset lifecycle planning, maintenance strategy development, reliability optimisation, and digital integration. His work has driven transformation across both greenfield and brownfield operations, often within high-risk, capital-intensive environments.
With a calm and thoughtful leadership style, Greg builds trust and capability within teams by fostering collaboration, clear communication, and shared accountability. He is passionate about creating alignment between the boardroom and the workshop floor, ensuring asset management practices are both technically robust and practically sustainable.
Known for his integrity, reliability, and pragmatic approach, Greg thrives in dynamic settings where systems thinking, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined execution are critical to success. His ability to unite diverse teams, simplify complexity, and embed lasting change makes him a highly regarded leader and trusted advisor in the asset management community.
Trent is an accomplished operational executive with a proven track record in asset management, executive leadership, and transformational change across the mining, metals, manufacturing, and port sectors.
With over two decades of experience, he has progressed from frontline engineering roles to senior executive leadership, earning a reputation for delivering strategic, operational, and cultural improvements in complex, high-risk environments.
Trent holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s in Maintenance Management and Reliability Engineering, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is currently completing an MBA to further strengthen his business leadership credentials.
Throughout his career, Trent has led major operational portfolios and transformation programs, including centralising asset management functions, delivering multi-million-dollar capital projects, and establishing high-performing teams built on respect and accountability. His executive roles have included responsibility for marine and landside operations, logistics, IT, and business improvement at TasPorts, and strategic global risk assurance implementation at Rio Tinto.
Renowned for his innovative mindset and collaborative leadership, Trent has driven significant value creation—unlocking hundreds of millions in sustainable cost savings and productivity gains. His deep technical expertise in asset strategy and reliability engineering, coupled with his ability to influence at board and executive levels, positions him as a trusted leader in driving operational excellence and long-term organisational performance.
Wayne is a highly experienced leader, coach, and consultant with over 25 years working in Tier-1 mining organisations. His career encompasses time across multiple commodities and areas, including gold, iron ore and marine operations, as well as functional HSE roles. He has led large-scale operational and safety teams of more than 300 people, delivering transformational change through a people-focused and technically astute approach.
Specialising in leadership development, operational strategy, and risk management, Wayne has designed and implemented programs that have strengthened safety culture, enhanced workforce capability, and optimised operational performance. His connected leadership style fosters strong relationships at all levels, driving engagement and sustainable change.
With deep expertise in operational readiness and execution, critical risk management, and cost optimisation, Wayne has successfully delivered multi-million-dollar savings while improving safety and efficiency. He has played a key role in aligning teams, refining maintenance strategies, and influencing mindset and behaviours to reduce risk exposure and uplift individual and organisational output.
A results-driven leader, Wayne combines technical expertise with a people-first mindset to build high-performing teams and drive cultural and operational excellence. His ability to bridge strategy and execution makes him a trusted advisor in mining operations, leadership coaching, and safety improvement.
