Fairstar believes that having the correct mix of directors and senior management is paramount to its success.
Kevin J Robertson: Managing Director Executive
Mr Robertson entered the mining industry in 1972 and has been actively involved, mostly at a senior level, in various mining operations throughout Tasmania and Western Australia, including positions of Open Pit Supervisor for the Savage River Iron Ore Mining Operation in Tasmania and as Mine Manager for a gold mining operation in Coolgardie, Western Australia. Mr Robertson is a certified quarry manager and has gained considerable experience in the gold mining industry from project development through to production.
Harold J Paiker B.Juris LLB LLM: Director Non Executive
Mr Paiker is a commercial lawyer and principal of his own practice. He qualified as a lawyer in South Africa and emigrated to Australia in 1987. In 1991 he obtained a Masters degree in law with an emphasis in Corporations Law.
Con Markopoulos: Director Non Executive
Mr Markopoulos is a tactical business manager with extensive networks and experience in the global mining and natural resources industry. He has significant international business experience gained in large and complex global and national industrial, mining and retail businesses. He has substantial experience in the resource industry and expert knowledge of Project Analysis and Management, Strategic Procurement of goods and services and Raw Material Purchasing. Mr Markopoulos was previously the Chairman and CEO for Golden West Resources and is currently a Non-Executive Director of Ironstone Resources Limited and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mr Markopoulos joined the Fairstar Board as a Non-Executive Director in April 2010.
Gary Lyons: Director Non Executive
Mr Lyons has extensive experience in corporate management, capital raisings, and company promotional activities.
Alan Thomas: Company Secretary
Mr Thomas is a Chartered Accountant and has over 24 years' experience in finance and administration, predominantly in the accounting profession. He is a Principal at WHK Horwath.
