Our People
Ms Kathlene Oliver - BSc Hons (Geophysics), GAICD
Managing Director
Ms Oliver is a geophysicist with over 15 years experience in mineral, oil and gas, environmental and engineering geophysics. Prior to joining Fugro, she spent seven (7) years with Veritas DGC (now CGG Veritas), including 2 years as a Chief Geophysicist. Ms Oliver has three (3) years experience in environmental and engineering geophysics, working as a Geophysicist and Data Processing Manager for ADI Limited and Geophysical Technology Limited. Initially Ms Oliver joined Fugro as the Data Processing Manager of Fugro Airborne Surveys. In 2007 she joined Fugro Ground Geophysics in the position of General Manager before taking on the Managing Director position at the beginning of 2010. Ms Oliver is based in Fugro Ground Geophysics' Perth office.
Mr John Peacock - BSc (Geology & Geophysics)
Manager, Fugro Instruments
Mr Peacock is a geophysicist with over 30 years experience in the geophysical industry. Prior to joining Fugro, he spent 25 years working with the ground geophysical divisions of Geoterrex and, subsequently, Fugro. During this time, Mr. Peacock worked in many locations around the world, in both acquisition and marketing role, gaining extensive experience in potential field methods.
Mr. Peacock has been in his role of Manager of Fugro Instruments since 2004. He is currently based in Fugro Instruments' office in West Ryde (Sydney), NSW.
Mr Glenn Gooch - BSc Hons (Geophysics)
Operations Manager, Peru Survey
Mr Gooch has approximately five (5) years experience as a geophysicist having completed his Honours degree in 2005. Prior to commencing with Fugro Ground Geophysics in 2010 he was employed by Fugro Airborne Surveys for four (4) years as Field Data Processor for the methods of airborne Electomagnetics/Magnetics and airborne Gravity. Mr Gooch has travelled extensively with Fugro and has experience working in desert, jungle, snow, ice and high altitude environments. Mr Gooch is based in Fugro Ground Geophysics' Lima office.
Mr Colin Chatley - Electronics Technician (RAN)
Project Manager, Australia Survey
Mr Chatley is a Project Manager with 29 years experience in mineral, oil and gas and environmental geophysics. He was employed for 26 years in the field in the role as Crew Chief. This time was spent undertaking mainly IP surveys. He is also experienced in Magnetics, Electro Magnetics and Gravity surveys. He has worked in all states of Australia and many overseas locations. For the past 3 years he has undertaken the role of Project Manager for Fugro Ground Geophysics. Prior to joining Fugro he spent 10 years in the Royal Australian Navy as an Electronic Technician. Mr Chatley is based in Fugro Ground Geophysics' Perth office.
Mr Damian Hennessy
Manager, Peru Survey
Mr. Hennessy is a geophysical operator with almost 20 years experience in the geophysical industry. Prior to joining Fugro he worked in the geophysical divisions of both Western Mining Corp and Geoterrex. During this time, Mr. Hennessy has worked extensively throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. For the past 13 years Mr. Hennessy has been based in South America. Currently based in Lima, Mr Hennessy is the Operations Manager of FGG's Peru Survey division.