Management Team
Dr Paul Hilton
Founder/Owner
PhD, BA (Oxon), MA (Oxon), LLB, LLM, MCIArb, MIQ, FGS, FRSA, FRGS, FHEA
Dr Hilton is an Earth Scientist and Lawyer and holds Batchelors and Master's degrees from the University of Oxford, where he was an Undergraduate Scholar. After Oxford he undertook research in base and precious metals mineralisation, earning a Doctoral Scholarship. Subsequent to his Doctoral studies, Dr Hilton was a Law Research Fellow at the University of London and (as a Legal Academic) won a Vice Principal’s Award at Brunel University, in recognition of “Outstanding contribution to the success of the university”.
Dr Hilton is a Competent Person for the public reporting of mineral resources by the Australian, New Zealand, South African and London Stock Exchanges.
Charles Archer
Chairman/Owner
BA (Hons), MSc.
With a proven track record in driving growth, forging strategic partnerships, and optimizing operations. Excelling in merging operational efficiency with a goal for market expansion, particularly within high-value sectors such as national infrastructure and project management. Recognized for establishing robust government and strategic industry relationships and identifying and targeting synergies in MENA, West Africa, and The Caribbean.
Mr Archer is committed to delivering measurable results to make the world a better place through innovative strategies, process improvements, and collaborative leadership.
Dan Burke
Chief Investment Officer
BA (Hons), M.Comm, FRGS, Olympian
Mr Burke has 20 years financial Services and investment management experience. He has worked in Asia, Europe and Africa for Zurich, Mariner, Nucleus Global (SIG) and African mining.
Anders af Ericson
Head of Logistics
Eur Eng, BSc, MBA
A supply chain, logistics, ERP and Cryptocurrency expert, with a focus on MENA and track record across security, construction, energy and transportation.
Aaron King
Director
Level 4 Training Cert (Oxford), Industry Quals
NASA Consultant (Mars Rover) and leading drilling engineer with extensive experience Worldwide. The DrillConsultant™ : www.drillconsultant.com
Stephen Hamill
Chief Impact Officer
BSc, MSc
Over 15 Senior Management experience with experience of board management, recruitment and development as well as organisational governance
Dr Paschal Zachariades
Chief Technology Officer
Ph.D., B.Eng. (Hons), M. Phil, MEMS, METEK, MIAENG, MIET
15+ Yrs experience in the Energy Sector Worldwide, in various RES projects (Wind, Solar, Thermal & PV Storage) and E-mobility (Eg. Battery Electric Vehicles)
Jonathan Benjamin
Chief Operations Officer
BA (Hons), MA, MRICS
Jonathan Benjamin has over 25 years of experience in Property, Financial and Technical Services, with a strong global network across all sectors.