Patrick Watson

Patrick Watson serves as the Group Advisor - Chemicals at Pilbara Minerals Limited, leading initiatives in mid-stream and downstream lithium chemicals production since December 2020. With a robust background in process engineering, Patrick has played pivotal roles in significant projects, including the Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant and the POSCO-Pilbara Lithium Solution JV. Prior to this, roles at Primero Group Ltd, HIMA Australia, AMEC Australia, M C Process, and Alexander Forbes Risk Services highlight extensive experience in lithium processing, safety engineering, and risk management across various mining and minerals sectors. Patrick holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand and is currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Safety, Risk & Reliability Engineering at Heriot-Watt University.