His mining and mineral exploration background includes projects with Amoil NZ, Kanieri Gold Dredging and Australian Anglo-American. His investment sector experience includes Brierley Investments and Regina Confections/Charter Corporation Group. Chris is Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of both Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited and associated company Aorere Resources Limited. Both are NZX listed. He is also a Director of ASX listed King Solomon Mines and Fiji based oil and gas explorer Akura Limited