
GCT Advisory Board
Purpose:
The advisory board is a select group of independent professionals who provide advice and support to the owners of GCT. The board provides non-binding strategic advice.
Charter:
- Provide an independent source of information and advice to the owners on strategic issues or risks confronting the business
- Create a learning and challenge forum
Roles and responsibilities for advisory board members include:
- Continuously provide updates on the business, market and industry trends
- Provide wise counsel on issues raised by the owners, directors and managers
- Provide the directors and management with insights and ideas which can only come with distance from the day-to-day operations
- Encourage and support the exploration of new business ideas
- Encourage the development of a governance framework that enables continued growth
- Monitor business performance and challenge the directors and management to consider options for improving the business
Key values of Advisory Board members:
- Independent thought
- Values’ alignment and cultural fit
- Wisdom and courage
Advisor Profiles:

Mark Southey
Former Group Managing Director – Minerals, Metals and Chemicals Sector
WorleyParsons Group, Sydney, Australia

Joseph Yong
Former Group Executive Vice President
NatSteel Holdings Private Limited, Singapore

Ricardo Escobar
Former CIO – Iron Ore and Petroleum Divisions
BHP-Billiton
Former President
BHP-Billiton Colombia (Cerro Matoso)