Goldrick Consulting is pleased to acknowledge the appointment of Tony Davis as Chief Executive Officer of Austmine, commencing 1 April 2026.
Goldrick Consultant Tommaso Vallone who supported the appointment process, working closely with Austmine Chair Dr Dallas Wilkinson and the Board to define and appoint a leader to guide the organisation into its next phase of impact.
Austmine is the leading industry association representing Australia’s Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector, representing more than 800 member organisations across an industry that generates over $160 billion in annual revenue. The organisation plays a critical role in advancing mining innovation and strengthening Australia’s global competitiveness.
Tony Davis brings more than 30 years of senior executive leadership across government and global industry. 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 international region across North and Latin America.
His leadership experience spans government, mining-related industrial sectors, energy and advanced manufacturing. 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 organisational transformation and performance improvement.
The appointment reflects Austmine’s continued commitment to strong and forward-looking leadership at a pivotal time for the Australian METS sector.
“Austmine plays a critical role in connecting industry capability with global opportunity and strengthening collaboration across the mining ecosystem,” Vallone stated.
“Tony Davis brings a rare combination of global trade experience, industrial sector knowledge and leadership capability. His international perspective and experience working across industry and government will be valuable as Austmine continues to expand global opportunities for Australian mining innovation.”
Tony Davis said he was motivated by the opportunity to support Australian METS companies and contribute to the continued growth of the sector.
“Australia’s mining and METS sector is globally respected for innovation, operational excellence and technical capability,” Mr Davis 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.”
Alex Goldrick, Managing Director of Goldrick Consulting states, “It has been a privilege to support such a well-known and established organisation. Goldrick Consulting, as a member of Austmine, has witnessed first-hand that we have witnessed first-hand the important role it plays in the industry.”
Mr Davis will formally commence in the role on 1 April 2026 and will begin working closely with the Austmine Board and leadership team during the transition period.
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