Board of Directors

Richard has been a member of the ALABC board since 2003 and was appointed Chairman in 2018.

He is the Executive Chairman of Cutting Edges Equipment Parts, one of Australia’s largest suppliers of equipment parts for the mining, construction and infrastructure industries, operating since 1960. They have a national branch and distribution network throughout Australia, with links to Latin America dating back to 1996 when they established manufacturing operations in Chile and since then have been supplying products into Latin America. They also import from manufacturing operations in Latin America and greatly value their connection with the region.

Kim Prior has over 30 years experience in the Engineering and Mining sector with particular expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean, having worked extensively in and travelled frequently to the region.

After early finance roles in theatre production, newspaper publishing & mining exploration, Kim went on to work in the engineering sector as a company accountant, financial controller, CEO & Managing Director of her own engineering company which specialized in process and combustion engineering for mineral extraction and heavy industry. Her most recent roles were executive directorships in Australian/LATAM joint venture companies which focused on mining from exploration to production and commercialisation stage of battery and precious metal commodities. Kim also founded and Chaired the Australia-Cuba Business Council for many years.

Kim has an extensive background and her engagement with Latin America bring knowledge and experience including leading trade delegations both overseas and within Australia and has strong working relations at all levels of industry and government.

Kim hold a BA from UQ and a B.Bus (Accountancy) from QUT and holds MAICD, MAusIMM and is a member of CPA Australia.

Julie has been the CFO of Intermodal Solutions Group since 2005. She is also a Certified Practicing Accountant. Julie has had a lot of exposure to Latin America over the years and her company is well represented in the region.

Julie sees great potential in building relationships with Latin America and the importance of ALABC to achieve this.

Julio is a Chilean/Australian citizen with an MBA from Melbourne Business School & UCLA. Julio has substantial experience in business development, trade, business strategy and engineering.

Julio holds a Master’s in Mining from Melbourne University. He has worked on successful projects in BHP, MMG, Newcrest, Orica, Glencore and South32 in Australia, Chile & Peru.

Julio founded Andes Agile, a successful company supporting Australian businesses in Latin America. Julio is well known in the Latin American business community in Victoria.

Julio has actively supported ALABC by sponsoring and promoting several events. He has strong business connections in the private mining sector in both Australia and Latin America and developed good connections with the Victorian Government.

Julio is known for bringing new, fresh ideas to transform them into successful initiatives. Julio’s passion, commitment, and strong connections will enhance ALABC to strengthen business ties between Australia & Latin America.

Liliana's experience as an Accountant in Australia and my Peruvian legal background allow her to work with businesses of all sizes and identify opportunities, provide solutions and advice with a multidisciplinary approach.

Liliana is one of the Partners at Mazars in Australia, an international integrated partnership of accounting firms with global presence in Latin America, North America and Europe. She provide clients with advice that facilitates the decision-making process at various stages of their businesses including the most appropriate business structure to set up, strategies for profit maximization and business succession.

Liliana is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Her qualifications also include a Bachelor of Law in Peru, a Master of Commercial Law in Peru and a Master of Accounting in Australia. Her Latin American background has allowed her to build networks and connections in Australia with Ambassadors, Government Agencies and representatives from Latin America who are interested in promoting the development of business opportunities with Australia.

Liliana is passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals and serve as a link between Australia and the LATAM region. She aims to have an active role in contributing to ALABC by helping its members and providing them with important and relevant business information.

Elliot is a senior lawyer at Clifford Chance in Perth, where he advises clients on foreign investment protection strategies, including under trade and investment treaties, particularly in the natural resources sector. He has more than a decade of experience representing foreign investors across Latin America, and he continues to build an already strong network of business ties across the region, as well as in the Australian mining sector. Elliot has lived in Latin America, speaks fluent Spanish, and is proficient in Portuguese and French. He holds law degrees from Melbourne and Cambridge Universities.

Monica is a senior international leader with extensive experience across North, Central, South America, South East Asia and Europe, dealing mainly with Central Banks and government agencies in the development of new currency family projects.

Throughout her career, she has held Global Leadership roles in Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT Operations, Commercial and Security. Currently, she is the Chief Delivery Officer for SECOS Group.

Paul is a bilingual (Spanish/English) mining professional with 25 years’ industry experience, including a decade in Latin America. As a recipient of ALABC’s Business Excellence Award, Paul brings a proven commitment to strengthening Australia–Latin America business ties. He has held leadership roles across Peru, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, and maintains a strong regional network. Currently based in Melbourne, Paul chairs the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) Melbourne Branch and works as a senior advisor on mining projects. Paul supports ALABC’s mission by advancing cross-border engagement, driving strategic growth, and enhancing member value.

Rob Whiddon was Managing Director of Trade and Investment Queensland, the international arm of the Queensland Government, for six years from 2008 to 2014.

TIQ assists Queensland business with export advice from its professional team in its Brisbane headquarters, and through its many international offices in The Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Under his stewardship of TIQ the Queensland Government opened a trade and investment office for Latin America based in Santiago, Chile, the first Australian state to have a base in the region.

As MD of TIQ he had a very close relationship with ALABC, and he continued that involvement by joining ALABC in a personal capacity after his TIQ term concluded. He has been a Director of ALABC for the past twelve months.

Now living on the Gold Coast, Rob remains involved in international trade and investment activity. As well as ALABC he is on the board of the Council On Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) , and also on the Management Committee of the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He received an Australia Latin America Business Excellence Award in 2013 for an “outstanding contribution to business between Australia and Latin America”.

As MD of TIQ he served on the board of Australia Trade Coast, and was Chair of the Queensland Government’s G20 Economic Benefits Working Group when the G20 met in Brisbane. He is a member of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, and of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Prior to his appointment to TIQ, Rob was Chief of Staff to Queensland Premier Peter Beattie for eleven years, and before that a Private Secretary to the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Bill Hayden.

Trevor has dedicated over 35 years to the mining industry, as a geologist, combined with success in finance and corporate management. He has lived/worked in Chile/Brazil (4 years), Nicaragua (3 years) and most recently Mexico (7 years), and has fostered additional business relationships in Cuba, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Panama, building up a strong network within the mining sector both in LatAm as well as here in Australia. This extensive “in-country” experience has led to his fluency in both Spanish and Portuguese, as well as connections with diplomats and political figures.

Trevor’s management and leadership skills over the past 20 years are exemplified by previous Managing Director/CEO roles leading the Boards of two ASX-listed companies, one of which was advancing gold exploration in Nicaragua, as well as leading an unlisted company operating in Chile. After an initial 5 years managing local teams as Vice President, Mr Woolfe has spent the past 2 years on the Board of Directors of a TSXV-listed company operating in Mexico. In addition, Trevor is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, currently runs his own consultancy business, and is focused on achieving effective outcomes.