Australia

Jacques Nel

Managing Director

Jacques oversees our operations across all territories, ensuring that the reputation of M&R is strengthened on an international scale.

Jacques has been with the Sturrock and Robson Group since 2011, where he has worked on a Group level as well as for our sister company, Liquid Automation Services. In 2015 he was appointed as General Manager of Martin and Robson South Africa, followed by a promotion to Managing Director in 2017.

His experience within the Group has given him an international outlook and exposure to a range of operations where he has delivered growth, market, and territorial expansion in challenging environments.

Sharelle Ellen

General Manager, Australia

Sharelle joined our team in January 2016 and has over 20 years of financial and operational experience in the resources sector in Australia.

She has a strong Commercial background and has held senior management positions with both Coal Owner and Contractor companies.

Sharelle specialises in thinking outside the box to ensure our customers maximise their supply chain value. She understands that every customer’s needs are individual and will tailor our solutions to your particular requirements.

Veronica Swan

Office Manager

Veronica joined us in 2016 bringing with her over 15 years’ experience in the Mining Sector. She is a skilled Office Manager with experience across finance and administrative roles, and a great multi-tasker.

Veronica makes sure our customer service, management and administrative operations run smoothly. We can always count on her to bring ease and positivity to the office, with her calm and professional style.

Otto Van Griethuysen

Global Supply Chain Manager

Otto has 15 years experience in the freight and logistics industry specialising in bulk movements of mining and agricultural products over multiple corridors ranging from the SADEC region to China, South America and Australia.

This paired with his strategic experience in all aspects of business pertaining to areas such as procurement, strategic growth and all commercial operations, puts him in an ideal position to ensure we find the best logistical solutions for you, even if it means thinking outside the box.

Jaco Brummer

Finance Director

Jaco is a chartered accountant, bringing with him almost 20 years of finance experience from across multiple industries and geographies.

With a background in mining services, trading and auditing, he is knowledgeable in financial planning, reporting and analysis, taxation, corporate governance and internal control.

He makes sure that we are well-positioned to navigate the complexities of doing business across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring appropriate structuring of business operations, whilst maintaining the highest levels of compliance.