Additive manufacturing company Aurora Labs has appointed two key advisors to strengthen its market presence and drive sales in critical sectors, including defence, oil and gas, and mining.
In particular, the ASX-listed company has selected Steve Zaninovich and Chris Ellison to lead the initiatives to pursue sales and service offerings within various industries, particularly in the 3D printer sector.
Steve Zaninovich brings a wealth of experience as a highly qualified civil engineer with over 25 years of project management expertise in Australia and internationally.
Currently serving as a non-executive director for Canyon Resources Ltd, Sarama Resources Ltd, and Mako Gold Ltd, he also chairs Maximus Resources Limited.
His extensive background includes an executive director role at Lycopodium Minerals and non-executive director positions at Centaurus Metals, Gryphon Minerals, Indiana Resources, and Orway Minerals Consultants.
Chris Ellison, chancellor of the University of Notre Dame Australia since 2018, has been involved with the university since 2015 and served as a Governor since 2009.
In addition to his role as a trustee/director of the SAS Resource Trust Fund and Senior Advisor to Quintis Corporation, he brings political experience as a former cabinet minister in the Howard Government.
With a tenure spanning over a decade, he held several portfolios, including Justice and Customs, making him Australia’s longest-serving Justice Minister.
Aurora Labs CEO Rebekah Letheby eagerly anticipates the collaboration with Ellison and Zaninovich, highlighting the invaluable expertise they bring, which will greatly enhance the dynamic growth and operations of the company, especially within the defence and mining sectors, aligning with their business expansion goals.
“These appointments support Auroras’ strategy to advance its AM solutions business across the mineral processing sectors following the successful extension of the Alcoa and Chevron contracts and allows for increased engagement within the defence relationships at a federal level,” Letheby noted.
As part of their involvement, both advisors will be granted 1,000,000 performance rights, which are convertible to shares upon achieving key performance milestones tied to grant funding and purchase orders for parts and printers related to defence and resources activities.
These performance rights will be issued following the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM), emphasising Aurora Labs’ commitment to driving innovation and growth in the additive manufacturing sector.
