Experience

GemCloud Software

• Hong Kong
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Gemfields Group

• United Kingdom
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Manager - Projects

  • May 2022 - Present

• Manager - Projects

  • Oct 2017 - Present

• Director (Web Gemstone Mining PLC)

  • Nov 2017 - Present

• Director (Gemholds Ethiopia Limited)

  • Nov 2017 - Present

• Manager - New Projects

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2017

  Managed early-stage project development in multiple continents, including interfacing with government officials, resolving licensing, legal and compliance-related issues, liaising with internal and external technical teams, managing set-up of investment vehicles, and establishing remote site camps and operations facilities. Supervised transfer of control during a highly complex acquisition of a Colombian group of mining companies, involving multiple international stakeholders, 29 companies and 55 mining titles and applications.Led the successful acquisition of an Ethiopian mining company, helping Gemfields to diversify geographically, enter a new territory, and integrate a highly prospective new asset into the group.Coordinated project set-up in an extremely remote location in southern Ethiopia, recruited the initial project team and provided the on-going logistical and administrative support required to conduct a full exploration programme covering a license area of 200km2. Produced and managed the 5-year budget for Gemfields’ Ethiopian operations to help control costs, assist cash forecasting and support sustainable project growth. Represented senior management in negotiations and coordination of prospective acquisitions and new projects, including contract negotiation, identification and selection of suppliers, and management of corporate affairs.

• Assistant Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Supervised the integration of newly acquired projects into Gemfields’ group to ensure smooth transition periods and a prompt start to operations. Coordinated logistical and administrative support for greenfield projects in new countries to ensure they had the key resources and personnel needed to commence operations. Examined potential new project proposals and liaised with various stakeholders and technical teams to identify fresh prospects for acquisition by Gemfields. Produced sector-specific analysis and country risk profiles to help senior management assess operating environments of potential new territories, and to identify key risks and opportunities of potential new projects. Led the establishment of the group’s CSR department and assisted with the complete overhaul of the CSR policy to help the company achieve its goal of being an ethical source of coloured gemstones.

• Logistics Manager (Montepuez Ruby Mining Ldta)

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

  Managed all aspects of procurement and logistics during early-stage project set-up for a large-scale mining project in northern Mozambique, now the world’s largest ruby deposit.Supported the project manager in developing the physical and administrative infrastructure required to initiate production by producing and implementing new procedures and business functions in a highly challenging environment. Managed procurement and import of critical materials and equipment under Mozambique’s mining projects duty exemption regime, and coordinated secure exports of rubies to multiple international destinations.Created and maintained an international network of contacts within governmental, legal and corporate institutions to obtain operating permits and implement essential services.Recruited and managed a reliable and hardworking local team to support operations.



Simon Dickinson Ltd.

• London, United Kingdom

• Asst. Gallery Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2010

  Dickinson is a renowned private art dealership based in London. Coordinated day-to-day gallery operations, consisting of logistics, inventory management, marketing and client liaison, as well as organising specialist work such as framing, conservation and reproduction. Dickinson is a renowned private art dealership based in London. Coordinated day-to-day gallery operations, consisting of logistics, inventory management, marketing and client liaison, as well as organising specialist work such as framing, conservation and reproduction.