Board
John Shingleton
Non- Executive Director and Chairman
John Shingleton
Non- Executive Director and Chairman
John Shingleton is a commercial lawyer with 28 years' experience in Australia and New Zealand. He began his professional career in law enforcement in the UK and NZ before moving into the legal and corporate worlds.
He has chaired organisations in law, health, education, and aged care, and is currently Chair of the advisory board for a New Zealand kitchen design and manufacturing company. John holds a Master’s in European and French Public Law (1989), majoring during his studies in accounting and business management at the University of Lille in France.
Alongside his board work, he runs a management consultancy helping boards and directors refine their strategic thinking and improve governance.
Strategic thinking is both his passion, and a major focus of his work.
He has chaired organisations in law, health, education, and aged care, and is currently Chair of the advisory board for a New Zealand kitchen design and manufacturing company. John holds a Master’s in European and French Public Law (1989), majoring during his studies in accounting and business management at the University of Lille in France.
Alongside his board work, he runs a management consultancy helping boards and directors refine their strategic thinking and improve governance.
Strategic thinking is both his passion, and a major focus of his work.
Atmavireshwar Sthapak
Managing Director
Atmavireshwar Sthapak
Managing Director
B.Sc, MTech
Atmavireshwar Sthapak is a geologist specialising in mineral resource exploration and evaluation studies. He joined Alara in 2011 as an Exploration Manager and led geological investigations in Oman. His contribution resulted in identification of copper mineralisation in four tenements, definitions of JORC resources at Wash-hi and Daris East, and applications for mining licences over five areas. AV was later instrumental in acquiring the mining license for the Al Hadeetha Copper-Gold Project in Oman.
In July 2020, Mr Sthapak was appointed Managing Director, leading the company’s new future in copper production.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr Sthapak’s career spanned 10 years with ACC/ACC-CRA Ltd as exploration geologist and project manager, and 10 years with Rio Tinto (Australasia) Exploration and Rio Tinto Diamond, where he was awarded a Rio Tinto Discovery Award in 2009. He has worked on world-class deposits and mines in Australia, and gold and diamond mines on four continents. Mr Sthapak is an active member of AusIMM.
Atmavireshwar Sthapak is a geologist specialising in mineral resource exploration and evaluation studies. He joined Alara in 2011 as an Exploration Manager and led geological investigations in Oman. His contribution resulted in identification of copper mineralisation in four tenements, definitions of JORC resources at Wash-hi and Daris East, and applications for mining licences over five areas. AV was later instrumental in acquiring the mining license for the Al Hadeetha Copper-Gold Project in Oman.
In July 2020, Mr Sthapak was appointed Managing Director, leading the company’s new future in copper production.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr Sthapak’s career spanned 10 years with ACC/ACC-CRA Ltd as exploration geologist and project manager, and 10 years with Rio Tinto (Australasia) Exploration and Rio Tinto Diamond, where he was awarded a Rio Tinto Discovery Award in 2009. He has worked on world-class deposits and mines in Australia, and gold and diamond mines on four continents. Mr Sthapak is an active member of AusIMM.
Vikas Jain
Non-Executive Director
Vikas Jain
Non-Executive Director
MBA
Vikas Jain has 19 years of experience in the field of mineral exploration, mining, oil-field exploration and allied activities. He is currently Managing Director and CEO of the Indian Company South West Pinnacle Exploration Limited (SWPE), founded by him in 2006 and listed on the National Stock Exchange, India. Under his leadership and able guidance, SWPE has continued to grow and at present is a premier exploration company in India.
Mr Jain also has wide experience in the open-cut mining of various minerals and allied activities through his earlier roles with other companies, as well as his current involvement in other family run businesses and interests.
Vikas Jain has 19 years of experience in the field of mineral exploration, mining, oil-field exploration and allied activities. He is currently Managing Director and CEO of the Indian Company South West Pinnacle Exploration Limited (SWPE), founded by him in 2006 and listed on the National Stock Exchange, India. Under his leadership and able guidance, SWPE has continued to grow and at present is a premier exploration company in India.
Mr Jain also has wide experience in the open-cut mining of various minerals and allied activities through his earlier roles with other companies, as well as his current involvement in other family run businesses and interests.
Sanjeev Kumar
Non-Executive Director
Sanjeev Kumar
Non-Executive Director
MBA (Finance & Marketing), IMT, BE (Metallurgy)
Sanjeev Kumar has extensive Australian and international business experience, with a specialisation in high-value asset finance lending. He is currently a director of Tradexcel Global Pty Ltd, an Australian company which he co-founded in 2017, that helps ANZ businesses in expanding into the overseas markets by assessing new markets, navigating entry barriers, business strategy & planning, local partnerships etc.
His previous roles include Vice President at India Factoring & Finance Solutions (a subsidiary of Fimbank), Associate Vice President at Tata Capital Financial Services, India and Manager, Infrastructure Division at ICICI Bank Limited.
Sanjeev Kumar has extensive Australian and international business experience, with a specialisation in high-value asset finance lending. He is currently a director of Tradexcel Global Pty Ltd, an Australian company which he co-founded in 2017, that helps ANZ businesses in expanding into the overseas markets by assessing new markets, navigating entry barriers, business strategy & planning, local partnerships etc.
His previous roles include Vice President at India Factoring & Finance Solutions (a subsidiary of Fimbank), Associate Vice President at Tata Capital Financial Services, India and Manager, Infrastructure Division at ICICI Bank Limited.
Devaki Khimji
Non-Executive Director
Devaki Khimji
Non-Executive Director
A modern architect of transformation and progress, Ms. Devaki Gulabsi Khimji has redefined leadership at Al Tasnim Group through a bold blend of innovation, purpose-driven strategy, and operational excellence. Since joining the Group in 2012, she has played a pivotal role in elevating its performance, expanding its footprint, and future-proofing its operations.
At the helm as Managing Director, Ms. Devaki has been instrumental in driving structural reforms across Al Tasnim Group — from streamlining business processes to enhancing administrative frameworks, with a strong focus on technology-driven transformation.
Ms. Devaki has championed programs that have fostered a nurturing ecosystem for talent development, employee wellbeing, and community upliftment — aligning business goals with social impact.
At the helm as Managing Director, Ms. Devaki has been instrumental in driving structural reforms across Al Tasnim Group — from streamlining business processes to enhancing administrative frameworks, with a strong focus on technology-driven transformation.
Ms. Devaki has championed programs that have fostered a nurturing ecosystem for talent development, employee wellbeing, and community upliftment — aligning business goals with social impact.
Farrokh J Masani
Non-Executive Director
Farrokh J Masani
Non-Executive Director
(Alternate Director for Devaki Khimji)
Farrokh J. Masani is the driving force behind Al Tasnim Group’s transformation into a diversified, multi-sector enterprise with both national and international presence. Through a rare combination of Technical Knowledge, Entrepreneurial Drive, Strategic foresight and backed by 30 years of experience in Construction, Mining, and Business Management, he has led the Group’s strategic evolution — expanding its footprint across Oman and into global markets with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and long-term value creation.
Leveraging off this experience and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Masani successfully steered Al Tasnim into the Mining sector and related Downstream Processing. An inherent ability to embrace change has also seen him being a strong proponent of Digital Transformation – taking efficiency to newer levels. He continues to be a key strategist and driver in Al Tasnim’s journey towards a Resilient, Inclusive, and Globally Competitive Future.
Farrokh J. Masani is the driving force behind Al Tasnim Group’s transformation into a diversified, multi-sector enterprise with both national and international presence. Through a rare combination of Technical Knowledge, Entrepreneurial Drive, Strategic foresight and backed by 30 years of experience in Construction, Mining, and Business Management, he has led the Group’s strategic evolution — expanding its footprint across Oman and into global markets with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and long-term value creation.
Leveraging off this experience and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Masani successfully steered Al Tasnim into the Mining sector and related Downstream Processing. An inherent ability to embrace change has also seen him being a strong proponent of Digital Transformation – taking efficiency to newer levels. He continues to be a key strategist and driver in Al Tasnim’s journey towards a Resilient, Inclusive, and Globally Competitive Future.
Dinesh Aggarwal
Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer
Dinesh Aggarwal
Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer
FCPA, CA, CMA, FTI, DipFS (Advanced)
Mr Aggarwal has over 20 years’ experience in accounting, finance and business management both in Australia and overseas, and is the Founder and Managing Director of Fortuna Advisory Group – an award-winning, multi-disciplinary practice with Tax & Business Advisory, Legal Services, Mortgage Broking and Financial Planning divisions.
Mr Aggarwal advises clients in Australia and overseas on tax matters and business services, and advises the Australian operations of several multi- nationals. He also handles tax disputes with the ATO including appeals to the AAT. He is the former Chairman of the Public Practice Committee of CPA Western Australia and is currently a member of the National Public Practice Advisory Committee of CPA Australia.
Named as one of Australia’s top three SME Tax Advisers in 2015 by the Tax Institute, Mr Aggarwal has also won the prestigious CPA Australia 40 Under 40 Young Business Leaders Award for 2012 and 2013, and has won numerous other awards.
Mr Aggarwal has over 20 years’ experience in accounting, finance and business management both in Australia and overseas, and is the Founder and Managing Director of Fortuna Advisory Group – an award-winning, multi-disciplinary practice with Tax & Business Advisory, Legal Services, Mortgage Broking and Financial Planning divisions.
Mr Aggarwal advises clients in Australia and overseas on tax matters and business services, and advises the Australian operations of several multi- nationals. He also handles tax disputes with the ATO including appeals to the AAT. He is the former Chairman of the Public Practice Committee of CPA Western Australia and is currently a member of the National Public Practice Advisory Committee of CPA Australia.
Named as one of Australia’s top three SME Tax Advisers in 2015 by the Tax Institute, Mr Aggarwal has also won the prestigious CPA Australia 40 Under 40 Young Business Leaders Award for 2012 and 2013, and has won numerous other awards.
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