Shaun Leary

Shaun Leary has extensive experience in the mining and resources sector, currently serving as the General Manager of Technical Services at Whitehaven Coal since August 2020. Prior to this role, Shaun held various positions, including Technical Services Manager at Xstrata Coal and Senior Mining Estimator at Thiess Australian Mining. Shaun's career began as a Mine Geologist at Robe River Iron Ore and includes roles at notable organizations such as Rio Tinto Coal Australia, the NSW Department of Primary Industries, and BNP Paribas Investment Partners. Shaun's academic credentials include a Master of Mining Engineering specializing in geomechanics from UNSW Australia, a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Newcastle, and a BSc (Hons) in Geology/Earth Science from the University of Newcastle.