Meet Our Leadership Team

At First Bauxite, our success is built on the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of our team. With a deep understanding of industrial minerals and a commitment to continuous improvement, we work together to deliver high-quality products, foster strong partnerships, and drive sustainable growth.

Board of Directors

Jasper Bertisen
Interim Chairman
Ralf Schoenfelder
Chief Executive Officer
Calum Semple
Board Member

Management Team

Ralf Schoenfelder
Chief Executive Officer
James des Cognets
Chief Administrative Officer
Elliott Lincoln
Chief Sustainability Officer
Nathan Wollenburg
Vice President, Commercial
Eric Westbrook
Vice President, Technical Integration
Richard Kim
Vice President, Operations
Iana Seales
Director of Human Resources
Michael Rodrigues
Director- Supply Chain & Administration’
Alexander Catlaw
Director of Logistics
Neville Clementson
Production Manager
Stefan Keane
Process Engineer
Safraz Cheirkhan
General Services and Security Superintendent /Chief Port Facility Officer