Chirag Bhatt is an experienced cyber security professional currently serving as Principal Cyber Security at Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd since November 2023. Prior roles include CyberSec - IT, Security, Risk & Governance Manager at Mineral Resources Limited, and Senior Cyber Security at BGC (Australia) Pty Ltd. Additional experience encompasses positions such as Cyber Security Lead at HIF Australia, Cyber Security Specialist at GOLD FIELDS, and Information Security - Security Compliance at World Vision. Earlier in the career, roles included Administration and Network Security at Scope Systems, Information Security - Risk & Threat at Synergy, Network Operation Center at AARNet, and IT Audit Consultant at Grant Thornton Australia. Chirag Bhatt holds a degree from Edith Cowan University, completed between 2005 and 2008.