Ex-Rio Tinto executive and seasoned leader with specialist expertise in strategy, M&A, strategic partnerships and JVs, alongside international B2B sales management. 22 years of diverse general management, board-level participation, commercial management, project development and management consultancy experience in mining & metals and chemicals (non-commodity minerals). Currently runs boutique consultancy businesses in Turkey and the UK as a director, advising mining companies, family offices and start-ups, and researches the supply risks of battery raw materials as a doctoral candidate at Aston Business School in the UK.