The Ardent Underground leadership team comprises of leading industry experts with extensive experience in their fields.
David Bentley
Chief Executive Officer
David has over 30 years’ experience in the energy sector in both generation and demand side industries. He has extensive competence in building and managing global businesses within the energy sector. David leads Ardent Underground’s objective to have a proven, economical, large-scale, hydrogen gas storage technology in advance of the predicted growth in the hydrogen market post-2025.
Mick Boyle
Executive Chairman
Mick provides strategic leadership and direction to the board and management team. He has a proven track record of establishing successful businesses and provides Ardent Underground with a wealth of experience underpinning its growth strategy. Mick is also Executive Chairman of Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure which he established in 1994. Abergeldie employs over 400 people and carries out complex engineering projects throughout Australia and New Zealand.
John Zeni
Technical Director
John has expertise in the design, development and operation of large diameter shaft drilling rigs and associated drilling tools for blind boring shafts up to 6.8 metres in diameter and 1,000 metres deep. John’s skills include assessing and managing all associated safety, technical, environmental and commercial risks associated with deep shaft construction and lining. John has led complex shaft and lining projects all over the world including the USA, Papua New Guinea, France and Australia.