Michael Watson is a seasoned mining professional with over thirty years’ experience across the entire mining, processing and logistics value chain. His career spans a range of resources, operations and commodities. A qualified Mining Engineer, Michael has held senior operational and technical roles with leading mining companies, successfully delivering projects both in Australia and internationally.

In addition to his core work in the mining and resource sector, Michael has played a key role in fostering technological collaboration between resource industry and other industries and government bodies. He served as a Board Member of the Australian Coal Association Research Program and has spearheaded delivery of technology initiatives across various sectors including defence, forensic science and the motion picture industry. His passion lies in driving productivity, transformation, and growth, with a strong focus on leveraging innovation to enable and accelerate these outcomes.

Based in Brisbane, Michael is General Manager – Group Technical Services leading a team of highly skilled mining professionals providing specialised technical services and operational support, as well as overseeing delivery of group-level studies and projects.