Geoff Laing
BSc (Chem Eng), MBA
Mr Laing is a Chemical Engineer with 20 years experience in operations, engineering and project development and has an MBA from The University of Western Australia. He has been involved in local and international projects primarily in base and precious metal commodity lines. His operational experience includes refining operations for Anglo Platinum, BHP and Bulong Nickel. He has been involved in a broad range of projects for major clients through his engineering career with both Bateman Engineering and GRD Minproc, including refining projects for BHP, Anglo American, Norilsk Nickel and Phelps Dodge. Prior to joining Exco Resources, Mr Laing was involved in the development of the Tenke Fungurume Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo as both Study and Process Manager.
Mr Laing, formally the General Manager Corporate and Business Development, was appointed as Managing Director on 1st January 2012. For 5 months prior to his appointment Mr Laing held the position of Acting CEO.