Our Team

Peter Smith

BSc (Min) PG Dip (M Tech) M Min Tech FAusIMM

Executive Chairman

Founder and Executive Chairman since September 2005. He brings extensive executive management and international consulting experience from a range of mining, resource development, and project commissioning projects.

Rebecca Girdwood

BCom GAICD

Executive Director – Corporate Affairs

30+ years' business experience across First Nations governance, resources, ESG, banking, infrastructure, and government. Expertise in native title, land access, cultural heritage, and stakeholder engagement.

Michael Povey

B.Bus FTIA

Executive Director – CFO & Company Secretary

Executive Director and Company Secretary since 2005. He has public accounting experience with Deloitte and KPMG and operates an accounting practice specialising in taxation and company reporting.

Dr Ewan Smith

BSc (Man) BSc MBBS

Non-Executive Director

Dr Smith is a significant Truscott shareholder and brings operational experience in mineral exploration activities. He is also a medical specialist who contributes expertise in workplace health and safety management.

Jonathan Stokes

BSc MSc MBA FAusIMM (CP) MAIG

Project Manager – Geology

Over a decade of multi-commodity experience across Europe and Australasia, including gold, critical minerals, and iron ore. Establishing management and technical systems, supporting Truscott's business development objectives.

Ivan Henderson

BSc MSc MAIG

Technical Advisor

Mr Henderson, Truscott's former Chief Geologist, has over 40 years' experience and consults as the Competent Person in accordance with JORC/ASX requirements.