Experienced Leadership Driving Sustainable Growth
Silkline Group is led by an experienced team with expertise in sustainable business development, manufacturing operations, and agricultural innovation.
Silkline Leadership Team
Ron D'Vari
Exec. Chairman (Capital)
Ph.D, MBA, CFA
Extensive experience in structured finance and investment strategy. Former senior investment executive at BlackRock, leading global structured finance operations.
Robert Brodie
Managing Director (Group)
B.App.Sci – Rural Technology
Global leader in kenaf production, biocomposites, and sustainable fuels, with an agribusiness and environmental science background. Chief Renewables Officer for the group.
Dan Coonan
Exec Director (Group) Corporate/Operations
B.Eng (Civil), RPEng
40 years in infrastructure and portfolio management. Oversees large-scale manufacturing facility development and commissioning across public and private sectors.
Mark Abell
Director (Group) Corporate/Financial
MBA, CPA, FGIA
Specialist in environmental risk, governance, and sustainability policy. Brings extensive experience as a former Regional Risk Director at Standard Chartered and Citigroup across Asia.
James Martin
Exec Director (Group) Corporate/Operations
Executive Lead Advisor defining enterprise vision and aligning strategy, operating models and governance for large-scale programme delivery. Over 35 years leading complex transformations to deliver sustained operational excellence across global environments.
Andy Zhang
Director (Group) Business Development
Entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses operating in Thailand. Specialises in establishing initial business operations, with expertise in renewable energy, hemp cultivation, and sustainable agriculture, alongside experience in Carbon Zero initiatives and Carbon Credit verification.
Extended Team
William Lam
Country Director Malaysia
Focuses on green technology projects, organic fertilisers, and biomass fuel. Manages natural fibre sourcing across Asia with strong networks in Malaysia and China.
James Watson
Chief Agriculture Officer
B.Sci (Horticulture)
Specialist in crop performance optimisation, living fertilisation systems, and soil carbon enhancement through microbiological technologies.
Naven Kumah
Strategic Business, Finance and EPMO
Leading high-stakes financial operations, portfolio management, and enterprise governance. Expert in financial modelling, cost control frameworks, and P3O-style programme management across business development, strategy, and M&A.
Graham Talbot
Chairman Energy
B.Econ, MBA, FCPA, GAICD, ACIS
Senior energy executive with over 25 years' global experience, including CFO roles at Maersk Energy, Atlas Corp and Seaspan Corporation, leading multi-billion-dollar capital and bond programmes. Former senior finance leader with BG Group and Shell, with international appointments across Europe, Australia, the Middle East and North America.