Austmine has announced the appointment of Tony Davis as Chief Executive Officer, commencing April 1, 2026.
Davis joins Austmine with more than 30 years of senior executive experience across government and mining-related industrial, energy and advanced manufacturing sectors, with a strong focus on supporting Australian capability in global markets. Most recently, he served as Executive General Manager – The Americas at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), where he led the agency’s largest and most commercially successful international region.
During his tenure at Austrade, he led operations across North and Latin America, delivering record trade and investment outcomes and strengthening Australia’s commercial engagement in key mining and resources markets.
He has also held senior global leadership roles with Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Stewart & Stevenson, leading complex multi-country operations across mining, energy, marine and defence sectors, and driving significant organisational transformation and performance improvement.
Austmine Chair, Dr Dallas Wilkinson, said the board was confident Davis’ experience and leadership would strengthen Austmine’s support for its members and the broader METS sector.
“Tony brings a powerful combination of international trade leadership, deep industrial sector experience and proven organisational transformation capability,” Dr Wilkinson said. “At a time when Australia’s METS sector is central to global supply chains, critical minerals development and the energy transition, Tony’s experience across international markets and government engagement will further strengthen Austmine’s advocacy, global positioning and value to members.”
Davis said he was motivated by the opportunity to support Australian METS companies and to the continued growth of the METS sector.
“Australia’s mining and METS sector is globally respected for innovation, operational excellence and technical capability,” he said. “Austmine plays a vital role in connecting industry capability with global opportunity, supporting members to scale internationally and strengthening collaboration across the mining ecosystem. I look forward to working with members, partners and stakeholders to build on this strong foundation and further elevate Australia’s global leadership.”
Davis will formally commence in the role on April 1, 2026. Ahead of his start date, he will begin working closely with the board and leadership team as part of his transition into the role.
Following his appointment, Vanessa Haberland will transition from Interim CEO into the role of Chief Operating Officer, continuing to support organisational delivery and member outcomes.
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