Dr. David Bennett

Dave has more than 40 years of experience in exploration in New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea and elsewhere.  He has been involved in a leading role as chief geophysicist, exploration manager, and technical director in some thirteen economically viable discoveries, many of which have subsequently been commercially developed.

Early in his career he was involved in research on geothermal systems, with particular focus on the Taupo Volcanic Zone in NZ's North Island.  In recent years he has been re-evaluating several geothermal concepts in both New Zealand and Australia. 

He has played a leading role in attracting overseas investment into petroleum exploration by bringing many overseas companies in as joint venture parties,  and has also taken a principal role in the listing of public companies and in raising capital on various capital markets.  His efforts in these regards have contributed to attracting of order US$100 million in foreign investment. 

Dave holds a degree in Natural Sciences (Maths and Physics) from Downing College, Cambridge, an MSc in Exploration Geophysics from Leeds University and a PhD from the Australia National University.