Allan Trench

Allan Trench is an accomplished academic and industry professional with extensive experience in critical minerals and resource management. Currently serving as a Critical Minerals Independent Technical Panel Member for the Australian Government and as an Advisory Board Member for Wireline Services Group, Trench has a significant role in academia as a Professor and MBA Director at the University of Western Australia, overseeing 670 MBA students and directing various strategic management courses. Trench's consultancy work includes a position as Associate Consultant at CRU and serving as a director for multiple companies, such as Emmerson Resources, Enterprise Metals, Hot Chili, Pioneer Resources, Legend International, and Trafford Resources. With a robust educational background that includes multiple MBAs and advanced degrees in mineral economics and geophysics from prestigious institutions, Trench exemplifies expertise in strategic management and risk valuation within the mining sector.