Lou Jelenich

In July 2009, Mr Jelenich established his own consulting practice which delivers specialist technical and strategic services to the mining and resources sectors. In this role, Mr Jelenich implements strategies and systems to identify growth opportunities and productivity improvements across the sales, marketing, operations, distribution and service level disciplines within a corporation. Prior to July 2009, Mr Jelenich held the position of Manager Technical Services BHP Iron Ore, Perth wherein he was responsible for promoting iron ore sales into Asia and Europe, product quality, market analysis, customer processes and quality performance requirements. Through his roles as Technical Superintendent Ironmaking and Operations Superintendent Sinter Plant with BHP Steel in Newcastle he gained considerable hands on expertise in the safe and efficient operation of the sinter plant and in the implementation of technical developments to improve the operational performance of the blast furnace, sinter plant and coke ovens. Over Mr Jelenich’s career he has developed extensive operational leadership, technical, and marketing experience, an excellent domestic and international network of contacts within mining and associated end user industries and a deep understanding of research and development providers.