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Management Team

Steve Payne

GENERAL MANAGER - MINERAL DRILLING

Steve is a founding director of JSW and has been integral in building a leadership position for the business through efficient, safe and innovative operations.

What Steve enjoys most about working at JSW:

The freedom to dream, to think of solutions, pursue ideas and the trust and patience given to try and fail on the journey to success. The people, the long-term associations with both employees and suppliers and the friendships formed.

Guy Mola

GENERAL MANAGER - DRILL & BLAST

Guy has over 30 years’ of experience in the mining industry, with extensive knowledge in contract and operations management.

What do you enjoy most about working at JSW?

The people you meet and the relationships you build with these people, whether they are clients, suppliers, or work colleagues. The challenges our industry presents us and working with a great team to resolve these challenges.

Simone Woolston

TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Simone specialises in information technology and business systems, and has a strong background in database management and BI analysis.

What Simone enjoys most about working at JSW:

Working with a great team, enjoying the challenges and the need to learn new technologies in order to provide state of the art systems for everybody.

Michael Kostarelas

PLANT MANAGER

Michael has over 30 years’ of experience in the contract mining and civil sectors, developing benchmark plant and maintenance processes and streamlining operations for business improvement.

What is Michael passionate about:

Being respectful, good planning, robust systems and a focussed team, always challenging the status quo through continuous improvement and developing individuals to achieve results.

Cresta Read

HSEQ Manager

Cresta is an accomplished HSEQ Manager with over a decade of experience in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality within the Mining and Resources sector.

What do you enjoy most about working for JSW?

I enjoy the opportunity to shape and implement HSEQ systems and processes while working alongside a fantastic and dedicated team. JSW Drilling’s unwavering commitment to safety and quality, combined with a supportive environment and a focus on continuous improvement, enables me to make a significant contribution and ensure our team’s safety and success.

Christian Nettleton

Financial Controller

Christian has over a decade of experience, working across all aspects of financial and commercial management.

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