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
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Cliff Gale
CEO and Director
Cliff Gale
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
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Fiona Zampech
Chief Financial Officer
& Company SecretaryFiona Zampech
Chief Financial Officer
& Company SecretaryBringing 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).
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Ian Simpson
GM: Business Development,
Technical & ManufacturingIan Simpson
GM: Business Development,
Technical & ManufacturingAs 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.
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Shane Phillips
GM: Operations
Shane Phillips
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.
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Peter Howe
GM: Health, Safety, Training,
Environment & Quality (HSET & Q)Peter Howe
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.
Sound like you?