Mr Pearson has 18 plus years' experience in industry specialising in ESG, environmental and social impact assessment, pollution control and environmental remediation. His experience involves senior positions with non-government organisations, environmental regulators, consultancy, academia, and private industry. Ben has project managed infrastructure projects throughout his environmental career including regional water supply schemes, open cut and underground coal mines, wastewater treatment facilities and major road projects. In 2018, Ben established Oteba Pty Ltd to provide specialist ESG advice for junior mining companies.