Neil works full time in the mining industry, along with undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Edith Cowan University. His research focuses on psychosocial safety, leadership, and psychological wellbeing in the mining industry — particularly the lived experience of supervisors and frontline workers. With a background spanning leadership and organisational practice, operational and organisational performance, and technology to support the frontline workforce, Neil’s research sits at the intersection of practice and theory.

David is a director in mining consulting with KPMG, with 45 years of diverse experience in the mining industry across gold, base metals, coal, diamonds, iron ore and lithium, in both open pit and underground, including 15 years in executive leadership roles. David’s executive roles included Chief Operating Officer, St Barbara Ltd, and Managing Director, Rio Tinto (Argyle Diamonds and Iron Ore). Consulting engagements have included expert panel reviews, operational improvement projects, operational readiness and management systems upgrade projects for mature operating mines, in Australia and overseas. He is a PhD candidate at WA School of Mines.