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Leadership and Governance

Canadian capital markets expertise combined with 20+ years of on-the-ground Indonesian operations experience.

Toronto, Canada

Executive Leadership

The team building North America's only pure-play Indonesian nickel platform.

Brandon Colwell, CEO
Brandon Colwell
Co-Founder and CEO

9+ years in capital markets and company building. Architect of the dual production-trading model and the vision to establish North America's only pure-play Indonesian nickel platform. Drives corporate strategy, investor relations, and the pre-IPO roadmap.

Robert Tjandra, President and COO
Robert Tjandra
President and COO

25+ years in construction, trading, oil and gas, and fintech. BSc Geology, University of Toronto. MBA, PSBA Philippines. Former BP Petroleum. Leads all Indonesian operational strategy, smelter relationships, and production oversight. Speaking at Indonesia-Alberta Energy Forum 2026.

Ryan Yanch, CFO
Ryan Yanch
CFO

12+ years in public markets. BBA Finance, University of Guelph. Oversees financial reporting, investor relations, and capital markets strategy. Manages the financial architecture for the pre-IPO platform and reverse merger with Genesis Acquisition Corp.

Our vision was bold. We aimed to create North America's only pure-play access to the world's leading nickel district, establish revenue-generating operations prior to going public, and position our shareholders for long-term value creation through disciplined execution.
Brandon Colwell
Brandon Colwell
Co-Founder and CEO, Nusa Nickel Corp
Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Indonesian Operations

On-the-ground management with deep regional expertise in nickel production and supply chain.

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Iswanto S.E.
CEO, PT Nusa Nickel Corp

20+ years management experience. 15 years in luxury hospitality (Shangri-La, Starwood, Marriott) followed by 5 years in coal and nickel production. Bachelor of Economics. Leads day-to-day operations at the Nickel Island Project.

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Diaz Krisnayoga S.H.
Co-COO, PT Nusa Nickel Corp

5+ years in mining, trading, and supply chain consulting. LLB Law degree. Co-oversees operational execution, contractor relationships, and regulatory compliance at the Nickel Island Project in Central Sulawesi.

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Wiwing Syarifudin I.R.
Co-COO, PT Nusa Nickel Corp

20+ years operations experience spanning manufacturing, sales, oil and gas, coal, and renewable energy. Bachelor's in Engineering (Metallurgy). Oversees technical operations, haul logistics, and jetty coordination.

Governance

Board of Directors

Seasoned directors spanning mining, finance, government, and capital markets.

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Sukmandaru Prihatmoko
Director and Strategic Advisor

30+ years in exploration and mining. 10 years at BHP. Chairman, Indonesian Association of Geologists (2014-2020). BEng Geological Engineering; Masters of Economic Geology (Australia).

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Blaire Wilson
Director

CEO, Canadian ecoEquity Corp (founded 1991). Former Member of Parliament (2004-2006). Retired CPA/CA. Brings deep corporate governance, environmental sector, and public policy expertise.

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Eugene Hodgson
Director

40+ years senior executive and board roles in technology, renewable energy, natural resources, and biotech. Former CFO and Chair of multiple public companies. Deep public markets and governance experience.

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Claude Ayache
Director and Audit Committee Chair

CPA/CMA. 25+ years as a finance executive. President, Exadyn Consultants (since 1999). SEC reporting expertise. Chairs the audit committee overseeing financial controls and pre-IPO disclosure requirements.

Advisory

Strategic Advisors

Specialists in communications, capital markets, and Indonesia operations.

Wesley Campbell
Communications and Brand

7 years in corporate storytelling and brand development. Co-founder, Sagacity Capital Media. Leads investor communications strategy and brand positioning for Nusa Nickel's pre-IPO phase.

Haji Surianto
Indonesia Operations Advisor

15+ years in the nickel laterite sector. Mining production contractor background. Currently holds a Central Sulawesi mining permit in production. Provides on-the-ground advisory on Indonesian permitting and operations.

Carl Hermansen
Capital Markets Advisor

6+ years in capital markets and 11+ years in brand building. Financial media background. Supports investor outreach, market positioning, and pre-IPO capital markets strategy.

Andy Blanchard
Investment Advisor

30+ years in portfolio management and financial planning. Founder of an independent investment firm. MBA, CFP designation. Advises on institutional investor relations and capital allocation strategy.

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