We work closely with our Global Partners to access specialist cross-boarder knowledge, networks and opportunities
Madani Diallo
Transocean Partner in Mali
Awarded the medal of Officer of the Nation by the President of Mali for his contribution to the Mining Industry
- 40+ years experience in minerals and oil exploration in Africa
- Contributed to the discovery and management of several world-class mines in Mali including: Sadiola-Hill, Yatela and Morila (multi-million oz mines - AngloGold / Ashanti / Iamgold)
- Responsible for discovering the Syama Gold mine (5.2m oz)
- Extensive experience with negotiation of exploration contracts with African governments (Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Senegal, Mauritania, Niger, Gabon, Burundi, DRC and Zambia)
- Successful setup and development of country and regional offices throughout Africa
- Management, training and organization of a diverse international workforce
Frank Joshua
Transocean Partner in Singapore and China
- Highly respected leader in global climate change, green energy investments, and carbon trading
- Widely recognised as one of the fathers of carbon trading
- 25 years experience in leadership positions at the United Nations (1981-2006) – where he led the UN’s International Expert Group on Emissions Trading, and the International Working Group on the Clean Development mechanism (CDM)
- More than 15 years in executive positions in the private sector in Europe and Asia (previously Global Director for Emissions Trading at a major corporate consultancy in London, covering operations in Europe and Australia; and a former Managing Director at a leading energy and carbon brokerage house in London)
- Based in Asia since 2007 (mainly in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore) where he has extensive high-level contacts and relationships with leading Chinese and Asian green energy companies, investment funds, government officials and other influential carbon market players
- Co-Founder of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), and its first Executive Director
- Honorary Member of IETA
Michael Pixley
Transocean Partner in Perth and Singapore
- 35 years investment banking experience in the Asian region across a broad range of industries from property to biotechnology and commodities.
- 23 years experience based in Singapore with strong domestic and Government networks both in Singapore and the region.
- Strong management performance in senior roles from CEO to Board positions in Asian and ASX listed Australian companies.
Dr Thayne Larson
Transocean Partner in the USA
- Executive Director & Chief Medical Officer of ProstaCare Pty Ltd.
- Led feasibility study and clinical trials, providing key input on treatment and device development of the ProstaFix device
- World-renown adviser on all major BPH treatments over the last 20 years
- Retired Associate Professor in Urology of Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
