Michael Ferraro

Prior to his appointment as CEO and MD Mr Ferraro was a Non-Executive Director of Alumina from 5 February 2014 to 31 May 2017 and Partner, Client Development-Asia Pacific at Herbert Smith Freehills, a global law firm. He was also formerly global head of the firm's Corporate Group and a member of its executive management team. Mr Ferraro is also a former Non-Executive Director of Helloworld Travel (January 2017-October 2021). Between 2008 and 2010 Mr Ferraro was Chief Legal Counsel at BHP Billiton. Mr Ferraro has experience in the resources sector and has over 30 years of experience in JV mergers and acquisitions, fund raising and regulatory issues across a wide range of sectors and countries. He also has experience in the commercial and financing aspects of large transactions gained from several years in investment banking as a corporate adviser.