Ralph Pliner (61)

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Ralph Pliner was appointed Chairman of the Board in September 2007.

Ralph has extensive experience as a corporate and securities lawyer in the mining, resources, oil, gas, utilities and infrastructure industries. From 1983 to the end of 2004, Ralph was an International Partner of the law firm Baker & McKenzie in Sydney, practising as a specialist corporate, securities, energy and resources lawyer. Ralph was previously a financial journalist with The Financial Mail in Johannesburg. Over the past 10 years Ralph has conducted the director responsibilities module in the Company Directors’ Course in Sydney of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Ralph is a Non-Executive Director of Tower Australia Group Ltd, Saipem Australia Pty Ltd (the Australian subsidiary of the international pipeline construction company, Saipem SpA), and Australian Char Pty Ltd which manufactures BBQ fuel and char in the La Trobe Valley. He was President for 4 years of the NSW branch, as well as a director on the main board, of the Australian Mining and Petroleum Association.

Ralph holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from Witwatersrand University in South Africa and a Master of Laws (First Class Honours) from Cambridge University, UK.

Greg Toll (55)

Chief Executive Officer

Greg Toll was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Clean TeQ in 2007 and has been with Clean TeQ since 2001.

A shareholder in Clean TeQ, Greg is responsible for the operations of the business and oversees all operational and administration functions. Prior to joining Clean TeQ, Greg held senior executive positions in R&D, sales and marketing with Uncle Bens’, Masterfoods, Nestle and Lion Nathan.

Greg has a Bachelor of Science (Veterinary) Degree with First Class Honours from Sydney University and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Peter Voigt (56)

Technology Director

Peter Voigt established Clean TeQ in 1990 and is Clean TeQ’s Chief Technology Officer, responsible for all research and development activities and the negotiation and management of overseas licences.

Peter is a biochemist, with extensive experience in product development, technology commercialisation, and developing complete engineering solutions. Prior to founding Clean TeQ, Peter held product and technology development roles with Arnotts and Uncle Bens’. Peter has a Bachelor and Masters of Applied Science (Chemistry) from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

Jeremy Carter (52)

Executive Director

Jeremy is a shareholder and has played an important role in strategy and business development within Clean TeQ. He led the negotiations on behalf of Clean TeQ with BHP Billiton and CVRD for the successful licensing of the Clean–iX® Technology in respect of nickel and cobalt extraction. Jeremy has a long and successful track record as a strategy consultant in the mining industry including 12 years with McKinsey & Company.

Following Admission, Jeremy’s role will change to reflect Clean TeQ’s evolution but he will remain actively involved in strategy and business development as well as serving as a Director on the Board. Jeremy was first appointed to the Board of Clean TeQ in 2003. Jeremy has a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, a PhD from University of Queensland and an MBA from INSEAD.

Barry Lewin (50)

Non Executive Director

Barry Lewin was appointed to the Board in September 2007.

Barry is the founder and managing director of SLM Corporate Ltd, a corporate advisory and private equity firm based in Melbourne. SLM Corporate has acted as corporate advisor for Clean TeQ in its IPO. Barry has significant public company experience, including roles as Legal Counsel of Energy Resources of Australia Limited (1991–1994) and General Counsel, Company Secretary and a member of the Executive Committee of North Limited (1994–1999). Barry will be chair of the Audit and Nomination Committees.

Barry has degrees in Commerce and Law from the University of Cape Town in South Africa and has an MBA from Swinburne University, Melbourne.