David Rose (Australia)

David Rose "has been CEO of iron ore junior, Golden West Resources since October 2008, following a brief period as an independant consultant.

"Prior to David's appointment he was Chief Operating Officer, Rio Tinto Iron Ore, after having served two years as Managing Director of Argyle Diamonds. He has extensive prior management experience with underground and open cut mines, working for Pasminco, CRA Coal, and Western Mining.

"David completed a BE Hons degree in Mining at the University of Queensland and then, as a Rhodes Scholar, completed a BA Hons in Politics, Philosophy & Economics at Oxford University. He is a fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, a member of the Christchurch Grammar School Council, a founding member of the Gija Total Health Support Group and a Graduate of the AICD."

• Director, Leadership Western Australia