OUR
COMPANY
Alpha HPA is a publicly listed, Australian-based company which has commercialised the world’s first adoption of the solvent extraction (SX) purification technique to aluminium to produce a growing range of ultra-high purity aluminium materials.
Our high purity aluminium oxides, hydroxides, nitrates and sulphates are found in a wide range of high technology industries including LED lighting, synthetic sapphire, semiconductors, Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology and lithium-ion battery industries, but what sets us apart is our market-leading purity levels, developed with a dramatically lower carbon profile.
OUR
MISSION
Alpha HPA is on a mission to supply decarbonisation by delivering the most sustainable, high purity aluminium products to the world. Our use of the Smart SX Technology reflects our commitment to global decarbonisation and our vision to bring the entire world forward, together.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
OUR PEOPLE
We’re driven to leave a positive legacy for generations to come – we’re a team of collaborators and hard workers who look out for one another, and this includes taking care of our world.
Matt Callanan | General Manager - Manufacturing
OUR CORE
VALUES
LEADERSHIP TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Norman Seckold
Chairman
40+ years in the full time management of natural resource companies. Past Chairman and Director of listed companies including Bolnisi Gold NL, Timberline Minerals Inc., Perseverance Corporation Limited, ValdoraMinerals NL and Palmarejo Silver and Gold Corp. Currently Chairman of Fulcrum Lithium, Nickel Industries Limited and Sky Metals Limited.
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ROB WILLIAMSON
Managing Director
Rob is a mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in large-scale facility operations, major project start-ups, and executive leadership. He joined Alpha HPA in June 2020 as Chief Operating Officer, leading the company’s operational and project delivery efforts as it scaled its high-purity aluminium products production. Rob was appointed to the Board in May 2023 and became Managing Director in February 2025. Prior to joining Alpha HPA, he oversaw the rebuild and start-up of a 155ktpa SX zinc refinery in the USA as Vice President and General Manager. Under his leadership, Alpha HPA continues to advance its HPA First Facility, expand its Alpha Sapphire operations, and strengthen its position in the global high-purity materials market.
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RIMAS KAIRAITIS
Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer
20+ years experience in minerals exploration and resource development in gold, base metals and industrial minerals. Led the geological field teams to the discovery of the Tomingley and McPhillamy’s gold deposits in NSW and steered the Hera gold-lead-zinc Project from discovery through to successful commissioning and commercial production. Previously founding Managing Director and CEO of ASX-listed Aurelia Metals. Currently Non-Executive Director of Sky Metals Limited.
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ANNIE LIU
Non-Executive Director
Annie is a seasoned executive, having spent 20+ years building and leading teams across stages from product incubation to rapid growth and scale-up in mature markets. Previously, Annie was the Executive Director at Ford, and prior to this, Annie forged and managed Tesla’s multi-billion-dollar strategic partnerships and sourcing portfolios that support Tesla’s Energy and Battery business units including Battery, Battery Raw Material, Energy Storage, Solar and Solar Glass, including raw materials sourcing efforts such as lithium for battery cells.
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MARGHANITA JOHNSON
Non-Executive Director
Marghanita has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aluminium Council since 2019. She has over 25 years’ experience in the Australian mining and manufacturing sectors, predominantly within the aluminium industry. Prior to joining the Council she led government engagement and advocacy on behalf of Rio Tinto’s Pacific Aluminium assets and prior to that held key climate and sustainability roles at Rio Tinto. Marghanita has Environmental Engineering and Chemistry degrees from the University of Western Australia.
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DR REGAN CROOKS
Non-Executive Director
Dr Regan Crooks - PhD Chemical Engineer with 20+ years experience in commercialisation, with an early career in the chemicals market commercialising products in the USA and Europe. Most recently she has been consulting CEO for private companies, securing numerous international licensing and collaboration partnerships and bringing technologies to market in Australia and globally.
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TONY SGRO
Non-Executive Director
Chemical Engineer with 45+ years’ senior management experience in the supply of specialised equipment to the process industries, with an emphasis on mining as well as oil and gas. Co-founder, Director and General Manager of Kelair Pumps for 36 years.
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RICHARD EDWARDS
Company Secretary
Mr Edwards has worked for over 20 years providing company secretarial and financial reporting services to a range of publicly listed companies in Australia. He is a member of CPA Australia, FINSIA and the Governance Institute of Australia. He is also Company Secretary of ASX listed Nickel Industries Limited and Prospech Limited.
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Peter Ware
Chief Operating Officer
Peter brings more than 25 years of leadership in chemical manufacturing, mining, and major hazard facility operations across Australia and South Africa. Most recently Vice President of Operations at Incitec Pivot Limited, Peter led large-scale fertiliser and explosives manufacturing, distribution networks and multi-million-dollar capital projects. He is recognised for delivering operational turnarounds, advancing safety performance and developing high-performing teams. With deep expertise in project delivery, regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement, Peter now leads Alpha HPA’s operations and project execution, including the construction and commissioning of the Stage Two HPA First Facility in Gladstone, the world’s largest high-purity aluminium materials facility.
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Craig Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Craig has 25 years of experience in a wide variety of banking, corporate and financial advisory roles. He spent 18 years in various structured lending teams within leading commercial banks, including ANZ Bank where he worked for 12 years in Sydney, Singapore, Brisbane and London. Prior to joining Alpha HPA, for 5 years Craig had been a Director in KPMG’s Corporate Finance team and responsible for arranging and structuring finance for projects in the energy and natural resources sectors, with a particular focus on critical minerals – which included supporting Alpha HPA with financing the HPA First Facility.
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Lisa Roobottom
Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Sapphire and General Manager – Corporate Governance & Risk at Alpha HPA
Lisa brings nearly 30 years of experience in Oil & Gas and Chemical Manufacturing, holding senior roles in operations management and HSE with companies including Caltex/Ampol and Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG). As CEO of Alpha Sapphire, she leads the company’s strategic direction, operations and growth, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability and innovation. In her role at Alpha HPA, Lisa ensures the business remains well-managed, compliant and resilient, overseeing policies, regulatory obligations and risk management to protect people and operations.
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Matthew Callanan
General Manager – Manufacturing Readiness
Matt Callanan is a Chemical Engineer and joined Alpha HPA in February 2023 having recently returned from working in the minerals processing and chemicals industries in Vietnam and Egypt. Matt has over 25 years’ experience in process engineering and operational management roles in chemicals and minerals processing. Matt is responsible for the operational readiness for the Stage Two facility, currently under construction and due to move into commercial operation in 2027.
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Brian Pook
General Manager – Projects
Project Executive with over 22 years of experience in delivering international portfolios, programs, and projects throughout the entire business life cycle. Possesses extensive professional expertise in project management, including successful execution of both brownfield and greenfield projects in mining, smelting, chemicals, mineral processing, and recycling operations across Australia, Southeast Asia, South America, and Europe. Established as a proven leader in project portfolio management, having held senior project management positions at Masan High Tech Materials, MMG, Orica, and Iluka Resources.
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Geoffrey Sheppard
General Manager – Manufacturing
Geoff Sheppard is General Manager – Manufacturing at Alpha HPA, overseeing operations of their HPA First Facility in Gladstone. He ensures the facility has the right people, systems and processes to deliver operational excellence across planning, execution, supply chain, technology and continuous improvement.
With 20+ years’ experience in heavy industry, Geoff has held senior operations and maintenance roles across mineral processing, chemical manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, ports and logistics, on both greenfield and brownfield projects in Australia, the Solomon Islands and New Guinea.
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Melanie Dawson
People, Talent and Capability Manager
With over 20 years of experience in the construction and resources industries, Melanie has been a trusted advisor to businesses of all sizes, helping to enhance processes, systems, and workplace culture. Her commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments underscores her leadership and impact in the field. Melanie is passionate about fostering both professional and personal growth, which drives her dedication to people development. Her qualifications span industrial relations, workplace health and safety, governance, and coaching, and she is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Melanie has also contributed to industry development by serving on the Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Ministerial Board and participating in various legislative review committees and industry standing committees.
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Ellie Millar
Head of External Affairs and Communications
Ellie is a results-driven External Affairs and Communications leader with nearly a decade of experience shaping and delivering high-impact CSR strategies. She has a proven track record of building strong community relationships, managing complex reputational issues, and driving stakeholder engagement across diverse industries for successful project delivery. Ellie leverages strategic communications and digital marketing to align with and achieve business objectives, consistently delivering results that enhance organisational success.
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ASX COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Compliance-related policies and documents for download.
ALPHA SAPPHIRE
AN ALPHA HPA COMPANY
Alpha Sapphire provides high quality, sustainable synthetic sapphire glass worldwide from Australia.
