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We don’t stop pushing for better service;
it’s a never-ending journey to continuously
elevate and rewrite what excellence means.

LEADERSHIP

Meet Our Team

  • Cliff Gale

    CEO and Director

    CliffGale

    CEO and Director

    With over 30 years’ experience in leadership and finance, Cliff
    has a proven track record in building service-led blasting companies
    that deliver strong commercial results. Prior to Platinum, Cliff led the
    transformation of Downer Blasting Services as its CEO. And now,
    having played a pivotal role in founding Platinum, Cliff has successfully
    steered it to become one of the largest blasting providers in the
    Australian mining industry.

  • Fiona Zampech

    Chief Financial Officer
    & Company Secretary

    FionaZampech

    Chief Financial Officer
    & Company Secretary

    Bringing extensive experience from both commercial and mining roles, Fiona leads Platinum’s financial and operational strategy. She holds a Bachelor of Business, CPA qualifications, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

  • Ian Simpson

    GM: Business Development,
    Technical & Manufacturing

    IanSimpson

    GM: Business Development,
    Technical & Manufacturing

    As a qualified Mining Engineer with over 25 years of industry experience, Ian is adept at aligning commercial realities with client needs. His expertise spans both open-cut and underground mining, as well as coal and metalliferous mining. Formerly with Downer Blasting Services, Ian played a key role in turning the business into a recognised explosives provider.

  • Shane Phillips

    GM: Operations

    ShanePhillips

    GM: Operations

    Shane brings a wealth of expertise as a seasoned mining engineer and operations manager. His proficiency extends to strategic business development, fiscal management, and fostering organic growth within dynamic start-up and rapidly evolving environments.

  • Peter Howe

    GM: Health, Safety, Training,
    Environment & Quality (HSET & Q)

    PeterHowe

    GM: Health, Safety, Training,
    Environment & Quality (HSET & Q)

    With over 30 years of industry experience, Peter excels in developing and managing HSET & Q strategies, ensuring compliance, and implementing risk management solutions. Prior to joining Platinum, Peter held senior management roles at Downer Blasting Services and Maxam, where he played a pivotal role in creating safe and environmentally responsible workplaces.

Our Platinum service starts with the right team

We’re a team of problem-
solvers, initiative-takers &
relentless improvers.
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