Meet The Team
Group Directors & Management
Matthew Trovato
Executive Chairman
ABOUT
Matthew is currently Aroona Solutions' Executive Chairman.
EXPERTISE
- Corporate strategy.
- Business and finance.
- Project management.
- Private enterprise.
- Logistics.
- Dangerous goods
- Explosive ordnance.
INDUSTRIES
- Military.
- Government.
- Energy.
- Oil and gas.
- Mining.
- Shipping.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- ProLabs Australia | Executive Director.
- GAC | Area Manager East Malaysia.
- Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) | Logistics Officer.
- NATO | Chief of Combined Air Terminal Operations Afghanistan.
EDUCATION
- Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
- UNSW (University of New South Wales) | Bachelor of Business.
ABOUT
Matthew is currently Aroona Solutions' Executive Chairman.
EXPERTISE
- Corporate strategy.
- Business and finance.
- Project management.
- Private enterprise.
- Logistics.
- Dangerous goods
- Explosive ordnance.
INDUSTRIES
- Military.
- Government.
- Energy.
- Oil and gas.
- Mining.
- Shipping.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- ProLabs Australia | Executive Director.
- GAC | Area Manager East Malaysia.
- Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) | Logistics Officer.
- NATO | Chief of Combined Air Terminal Operations Afghanistan.
EDUCATION
- Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
- UNSW (University of New South Wales) | Bachelor of Business.
Rahul Bhoj
Chief Executive Officer
ABOUT
Rahul is currently Aroona Solutions' Chief Executive Officer.
EXPERTISE
- Business strategy and leadership
- Finance.
- Procurement.
- Logistics.
- Project management.
- Mechanical engineering.
INDUSTRIES
- Marine.
- Shipping.
- Oil and gas.
- Metals and mining.
- Logistics.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- GAC | Country operations manager.
- Singapore Star Shipping | Operation and purchasing manager.
- Transocean | Procurement and logistics specialist.
- Eastman Crusher Co Pvt Ltd | Project engineer.
EDUCATION
- Heriot Watt University | Msc in Business Strategy .
- UPES (University of Petroleum & Energy Studies) | MBA.
- BPUT (Biju Patnaik University of Technology) | B-Tech Mechanical Engineering.
ABOUT
Rahul is currently Aroona Solutions' Chief Executive Officer.
EXPERTISE
- Business strategy and leadership
- Finance.
- Procurement.
- Logistics.
- Project management.
- Mechanical engineering.
INDUSTRIES
- Marine.
- Shipping.
- Oil and gas.
- Metals and mining.
- Logistics.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- GAC | Country operations manager.
- Singapore Star Shipping | Operation and purchasing manager.
- Transocean | Procurement and logistics specialist.
- Eastman Crusher Co Pvt Ltd | Project engineer.
EDUCATION
- Heriot Watt University | Msc in Business Strategy .
- UPES (University of Petroleum & Energy Studies) | MBA.
- BPUT (Biju Patnaik University of Technology) | B-Tech Mechanical Engineering.
Veishvan Panierselvem
Chief Operating Officer
ABOUT
Veishvan is currently Aroona Solutions' Chief Operating Officer.
EXPERTISE
- Commodity blending.
- Explosive logistics.
- Aerospace logistics.
- Project logistics and management.
- Operations management.
- Contract performance.
INDUSTRIES
- Mining.
- Metals.
- Oil and gas.
- Trading.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Management Team Projects | Phili Orient
- Business Development | GAC.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor Logistics and Supply Chain | Malaysia
ABOUT
Veishvan is currently Aroona Solutions' Chief Operating Officer.
EXPERTISE
- Commodity blending.
- Explosive logistics.
- Aerospace logistics.
- Project logistics and management.
- Operations management.
- Contract performance.
INDUSTRIES
- Mining.
- Metals.
- Oil and gas.
- Trading.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Management Team Projects | Phili Orient
- Business Development | GAC.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor Logistics and Supply Chain | Malaysia
Clancy Bufton
Chief Technology Officer
ABOUT
Clancy is currently Aroona Solutions' Chief Technology Officer
EXPERTISE
- System administration.
- Team management.
- Security.
- Database administration and development.
- Storage admin and networking.
- Software development.
- Systems architecture and design.
- Account management.
- Disaster recovery.
- Process automation.
- Sales and support.
INDUSTRIES
- IT
- Government.
- Private enterprise.
- Cyber Security
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Principal Consultant, Data and Platforms | IT Services Australia.
- Oracle Database Administrator | Logica.
- Senior Database Administrator | Department of Premier and Cabinet Tasmania.
- SCADA Engineer - Transend Networks.
- Data Warehouse Software Analyst | Telstra Australia.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Computing | University of Tasmania
- Certificate Information Technology | TAFE Tasmania.
ABOUT
Clancy is currently Aroona Solutions' Chief Technology Officer
EXPERTISE
- System administration.
- Team management.
- Security.
- Database administration and development.
- Storage admin and networking.
- Software development.
- Systems architecture and design.
- Account management.
- Disaster recovery.
- Process automation.
- Sales and support.
INDUSTRIES
- IT
- Government.
- Private enterprise.
- Cyber Security
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Principal Consultant, Data and Platforms | IT Services Australia.
- Oracle Database Administrator | Logica.
- Senior Database Administrator | Department of Premier and Cabinet Tasmania.
- SCADA Engineer - Transend Networks.
- Data Warehouse Software Analyst | Telstra Australia.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Computing | University of Tasmania
- Certificate Information Technology | TAFE Tasmania.
Hasnan Bin Mohd Yunus
Director Malaysia
ABOUT
Hasnan is currently Director of Aroona Energy Solutions Sdn Bhd.
EXPERTISE
- Finance.
- Auditing.
- Management.
- Energy Consultancy.
- Business Development.
INDUSTRIES
- Finance.
- Energy.
- Trading.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Management Team | TNB.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) | Ontario Canada.
ABOUT
Hasnan is currently Director of Aroona Energy Solutions Sdn Bhd.
EXPERTISE
- Finance.
- Auditing.
- Management.
- Energy Consultancy.
- Business Development.
INDUSTRIES
- Finance.
- Energy.
- Trading.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Management Team | TNB.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) | Ontario Canada.
Reyzal Yusman
Director Indonesia
ABOUT
Reyzal Yusman is currently Aroona Solutions' President Director of Indonesia.
Reyzal is well respected within the community and is the foundation of our business and operations within Indonesia. Reyzal brings to Aroona more than 30 years experience providing shipping, logistics and marine services throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.
EXPERTISE
- Shipping.
- Commerce and business.
- Offshore operations.
- Ship agency.
- Logistics.
- Shore base management.
- Port operations and management.
- Project Management.
INDUSTRIES
- Military.
- Government.
- Private enterprise.
- Shipping.
- Trading.
ABOUT
Reyzal Yusman is currently Aroona Solutions' President Director of Indonesia.
Reyzal is well respected within the community and is the foundation of our business and operations within Indonesia. Reyzal brings to Aroona more than 30 years experience providing shipping, logistics and marine services throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.
EXPERTISE
- Shipping.
- Commerce and business.
- Offshore operations.
- Ship agency.
- Logistics.
- Shore base management.
- Port operations and management.
- Project Management.
INDUSTRIES
- Military.
- Government.
- Private enterprise.
- Shipping.
- Trading.
Stig Larsen
Director QHSSE & Energy
ABOUT
Stig Larsen is currently Aroona Solutions' Director of Energy Services.
Stig brings to Aroona a career spanning more than 30 years of international experience, including the conduct of operations in 15+ countries. Stig's career has been predominately offshore beginning in the merchant marine and progressing into offshore oil and gas.
Stig firmly believes in respecting the countries in which he lives and operates. Stig's motto aligns perfectly with the values of Aroona Solutions.
EXPERTISE
- Merchant marine.
- Technical services.
- Deepwater drilling.
- Well services.
- Offshore operations.
- Land rig operations.
- International tenders.
- Corporate strategy.
- Logistics.
- Project management.
INDUSTRIES
- Shipping.
- Energy.
- Oil & Gas.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Gotaas Larsen LNG | Mechanical Engineer | Middle East
- Odfjell Drilling | Superintendent, Rig Manager | Europe, Africa, Asia.
- Odfjell Well Services | Operation Manager | Romania.
- Aroona Drilling | Rig Management | Turkey
EDUCATION
- Graduate | Merchant Marine Engineering | Oslo Norway
- Graduate | Drilling Technology Institute | Bergen Norway.
- IB | Business for leaders.
- Advanced International Well Control | Houston USA.
- Well control certificate
ABOUT
Stig Larsen is currently Aroona Solutions' Director of Energy Services.
Stig brings to Aroona a career spanning more than 30 years of international experience, including the conduct of operations in 15+ countries. Stig's career has been predominately offshore beginning in the merchant marine and progressing into offshore oil and gas.
Stig firmly believes in respecting the countries in which he lives and operates. Stig's motto aligns perfectly with the values of Aroona Solutions.
EXPERTISE
- Merchant marine.
- Technical services.
- Deepwater drilling.
- Well services.
- Offshore operations.
- Land rig operations.
- International tenders.
- Corporate strategy.
- Logistics.
- Project management.
INDUSTRIES
- Shipping.
- Energy.
- Oil & Gas.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Gotaas Larsen LNG | Mechanical Engineer | Middle East
- Odfjell Drilling | Superintendent, Rig Manager | Europe, Africa, Asia.
- Odfjell Well Services | Operation Manager | Romania.
- Aroona Drilling | Rig Management | Turkey
EDUCATION
- Graduate | Merchant Marine Engineering | Oslo Norway
- Graduate | Drilling Technology Institute | Bergen Norway.
- IB | Business for leaders.
- Advanced International Well Control | Houston USA.
- Well control certificate
Subodh Patil
General Manager
ABOUT
Subodh Patil is currently Aroona Solutions' General Manager.
Subodh is a mechanical engineer by profession with expertise in onshore and offshore drilling operations. Subodh has more than 20 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Transocean and KS Energy managing operations and shipyard projects.
Subodh has a comprehensive knowledge of international shipyard capabilities through out the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Based in our Dubai office, Subodh works tirelessly to ensure our operations within the region are delivered consistently on-time and within budget.
EXPERTISE
- Offshore drilling.
- Decommissioning operations.
- Engineering.
- Technical services.
- Marine contracts.
- Shipyard projects management.
- Operations management.
- Rig acquisition, mobilization and refurbishment.
-Regulatory compliance.
INDUSTRIES
- Oil and Gas.
- Energy.
- Shipping.
- Manufacturing.
- Automobile.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- KS Energy | Asia and Middle East | Head of Supply Chain Management.
- Transocean International Drilling | Asia and Middle East | Shipyard Projects
- Dana Overseas | India and Africa region | Manager Projects
EDUCATION
- WeSchool Mumbai, Post-graduate in Supply Chain Management.
- WeSchool Mumbai, Diploma in Business Administration.
- Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers, Mumbai, Industrial Engineering
- University of Mumbai, Mechanical Engineer.
ABOUT
Subodh Patil is currently Aroona Solutions' General Manager.
Subodh is a mechanical engineer by profession with expertise in onshore and offshore drilling operations. Subodh has more than 20 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Transocean and KS Energy managing operations and shipyard projects.
Subodh has a comprehensive knowledge of international shipyard capabilities through out the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Based in our Dubai office, Subodh works tirelessly to ensure our operations within the region are delivered consistently on-time and within budget.
EXPERTISE
- Offshore drilling.
- Decommissioning operations.
- Engineering.
- Technical services.
- Marine contracts.
- Shipyard projects management.
- Operations management.
- Rig acquisition, mobilization and refurbishment.
-Regulatory compliance.
INDUSTRIES
- Oil and Gas.
- Energy.
- Shipping.
- Manufacturing.
- Automobile.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- KS Energy | Asia and Middle East | Head of Supply Chain Management.
- Transocean International Drilling | Asia and Middle East | Shipyard Projects
- Dana Overseas | India and Africa region | Manager Projects
EDUCATION
- WeSchool Mumbai, Post-graduate in Supply Chain Management.
- WeSchool Mumbai, Diploma in Business Administration.
- Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers, Mumbai, Industrial Engineering
- University of Mumbai, Mechanical Engineer.
P.Selvem Sam
General Manager
Civil & Facilities
ABOUT
Sam is currently Aroona Solutions' General Manager Civil and Facilities.
EXPERTISE
- Engineering geological works.
- Civil and structural engineering.
- Facilities management.
- Foundation works.
- Renewable energy.
- Earthworks.
- Hydropower.
- Water Services.
- Chill water pipeline.
- Elevated tanks.
INDUSTRIES
- Construction.
- Mining.
- Energy.
- Private and public enterprise.
Civil & Facilities
ABOUT
Sam is currently Aroona Solutions' General Manager Civil and Facilities.
EXPERTISE
- Engineering geological works.
- Civil and structural engineering.
- Facilities management.
- Foundation works.
- Renewable energy.
- Earthworks.
- Hydropower.
- Water Services.
- Chill water pipeline.
- Elevated tanks.
INDUSTRIES
- Construction.
- Mining.
- Energy.
- Private and public enterprise.
Stuart McKellar
Head of Technical Services
ABOUT
Stuart McKellar is currently Aroona Solutions' Head of Technical Services.
Stuart’s career is diverse across several industries, of which 15 years has been accumulated internationally. Stuart believes in identifying and developing local talent whilst creating a strong team environment.
EXPERTISE
- Project management
- Technical and well control compliance services.
- Offshore operations.
- Condition monitoring.
- Auxiliary machinery maintenance and monitoring.
INDUSTRIES
- Oil and Gas.
- Energy.
- Mining.
- Military.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Project lead for subsea and well control equipment.
- Operational senior subsea supervisor and rig mechanic.
- Mining services team lead.
- Royal Australian Navy | Marine technician | Subcontinent, SE Asia and South Pacific.
EDUCATION
- Engineering tradesperson mechanical.
- Auxiliary machinery EDP 13000.
- IWCF | Well control.
- Project management.
ABOUT
Stuart McKellar is currently Aroona Solutions' Head of Technical Services.
Stuart’s career is diverse across several industries, of which 15 years has been accumulated internationally. Stuart believes in identifying and developing local talent whilst creating a strong team environment.
EXPERTISE
- Project management
- Technical and well control compliance services.
- Offshore operations.
- Condition monitoring.
- Auxiliary machinery maintenance and monitoring.
INDUSTRIES
- Oil and Gas.
- Energy.
- Mining.
- Military.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Project lead for subsea and well control equipment.
- Operational senior subsea supervisor and rig mechanic.
- Mining services team lead.
- Royal Australian Navy | Marine technician | Subcontinent, SE Asia and South Pacific.
EDUCATION
- Engineering tradesperson mechanical.
- Auxiliary machinery EDP 13000.
- IWCF | Well control.
- Project management.
Rafidah Haji
Group Logistics Manager
ABOUT
Rafidah is currently Aroona Solutions' Logistics Manager.
EXPERTISE
- Supply chain management.
- Logsitics and procurement.
- Customs handling.
- Import and export processes.
- Complex billing processes.
- International cargo handling and forwarding.
INDUSTRIES
- Marine.
- Shipping.
- Oil and gas.
- Metals and mining.
- Trading companies.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Executive Marine Unit | Sabah Ports.
- Operation Supervisor | GAC.
Logsitics Operations | SA Kargo.
- Operations | Orion Shipping.
EDUCATION
- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
- Dagang Net Course – Sistem maklumat Kastam (SMK).
- Seminar pemantapan integriti dan akauntabiliti JKDM | Peranan agen kastam.
- Kursus Ejen Perkapalan (KEP).
ABOUT
Rafidah is currently Aroona Solutions' Logistics Manager.
EXPERTISE
- Supply chain management.
- Logsitics and procurement.
- Customs handling.
- Import and export processes.
- Complex billing processes.
- International cargo handling and forwarding.
INDUSTRIES
- Marine.
- Shipping.
- Oil and gas.
- Metals and mining.
- Trading companies.
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Executive Marine Unit | Sabah Ports.
- Operation Supervisor | GAC.
Logsitics Operations | SA Kargo.
- Operations | Orion Shipping.
EDUCATION
- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
- Dagang Net Course – Sistem maklumat Kastam (SMK).
- Seminar pemantapan integriti dan akauntabiliti JKDM | Peranan agen kastam.
- Kursus Ejen Perkapalan (KEP).