Leadership

Renewable energy industry specialists

Ark Energy's highly skilled team is made up of individuals with commercial and technical expertise in the unique development requirements and management of renewable energy assets.

Yun Choi

YUN CHOI, Chairman

Yun is Executive Chairman of Ark Energy's parent company, Korea Zinc Co. Ltd, and Chairman of Ark Energy Corporation Pty Ltd. Yun has deep commercial knowledge and extensive experience in running and developing resource projects in multiple countries, and forming strategic partnerships in international commodity markets. Yun introduced and leads Korea Zinc's ‘Troika Drive’ - future growth strategies focused on three core areas of renewables and green hydrogen, secondary battery materials and circular economy. Prior to joining Korea Zinc, Yun practiced law at New York firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, having completed his Juris Doctorate Degree at Columbia University’s School of Law.

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VIJAY PRADHAN, Chief Executive Officer

Vijay has over 30 years of experience across greenfield and brownfield engineering, construction and operations in the energy, mining and mineral processing sectors, spanning 17 countries. His expertise covers the full value chain from resource to recovery, and includes energy transition, engineering and technology management, operations management, project execution, safety and risk management, continuous improvement (Lean) and strategic planning. Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Vijay served as strategic advisor and Chief Operations Officer, and prior to joining Ark Energy, served as Head of Technology, Assurance & Value Optimisation for Origin Energy.

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JAEKIL RYU, Chief Financial Officer

Jaekil joined Ark Energy's parent company Korea Zinc in 2010, and has been responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and strategic analysis across major projects, with expertise in financial modelling and project feasibility assessment. Prior to joining Ark Energy as Chief Financial Officer he served as an Executive Director at Korea Zinc, overseeing the company’s global renewable energy and hydrogen development projects.

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DAMIAN VERMEY, Head of Development

Damian has more than 25 years experience in the Australian and Asian energy sectors. Prior to joining Ark Energy, Damian held senior management roles at TasNetworks, Powerlink, Entura and Hydro Tasmania. Damian's extensive engineering and project management experience has included delivery of high quality power and water facilities, ranging from hydro power plants to wind farms and power system design solutions.

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JONATHAN CORNISH, Head of Project Delivery

Jonathan has over 25 years of experience across the renewables, gas, and mining sectors, with a focus on major project development and management. Prior to joining Ark Energy he held senior roles at Glencore Global Projects, Sterling & Wilson (serving client Neoen), Shell, QGC Australia, BHP, Worley and Air Products & Chemicals Inc. He has worked across a range of industries and geographies, and led large-scale projects from initial concept through to full execution, while navigating operational, technical, and commercial challenges within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

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MELISSA PISANI, Head of Public Affairs & Stakeholder Relations

Melissa has 25 years experience in organisational communications for large and multinational organisations, including ten years with global consultancy Edelman, senior in-house roles in the private and government sectors, and independent consulting. Melissa leads Ark Energy's external communications, stakeholder relations and community engagement for the company's portfolio of projects.

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NANCY NORTON, Head of Risk & Safety

Nancy has 20 years experience in operations management, safety regulation, quality and change management. Prior to joining Ark Energy, Nancy was Operations Manager at the BOC Townsville site and later served as the lead for hydrogen safety at the Queensland Government‘s gas safety regulator, Resources Safety and Health Queensland, where she spearheaded the development of Queensland’s Hydrogen Safety Code of Practice. Nancy is a member of Standards Australia’s Hydrogen Technologies Committee and represents Australia on the international hydrogen standards committee.

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TERRI O'DELL, Head of People, Performance & Culture

Terri has more than 20 years experience in human resources for large and multinational companies, mostly within the mining, construction, building and energy sectors. Prior to joining Ark Energy, Terri held leadership roles at Energy Developments, Theiss, BHP, Ausco Modular and Multicap. Terri is focused on a strategic approach that connects people and culture to deliver great business outcomes.