Meet the Team
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Ramon Atayde
Co-Founder, Managing Director
B.Sc. Mining Engineering (Hons)Ramon is a seasoned management professional with over 35 years experience in various production and executive roles in the mining and extractive industries. He is a founding member of the ARC Team which developed the ARC Process™ and provided some of the key innovative features of the technology. He will continue to play a key role in developing and commercialising the technology as well as the expansion of the business globally.
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Adam McArdle
Chief Executive Officer
Renowned for his strategic leadership, Adam is a dynamic senior executive with over 25 years of expertise in driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and transformative change across high-growth industries. His talent for uniting diverse teams and pioneering innovative solutions positions him as a forward-thinking leader, steering organisations toward sustainable growth and long-term profitability in competitive markets.
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Paul Brenton
Chief Financial Officer
Paul is a CPA with 29 years in accounting, corporate finance and commerce. Before joining ARC Ento Tech Ltd, Paul held the position of CFO at a national property development and construction group, an ASX-listed Diversified Mining Contractor with operations in Australia and the USA, and a UK AIM-listed Mining and Civil Earthworks Contractor.
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Tassie Mortys
Operations Manager
Tassie is a dedicated entomologist with a strong academic foundation, holding a Bachelor of Animal Science with a Zoology Major and a
Master of Research (Science) from Western Sydney University. At ARC, she works closely with the production team, ensuring the seamless cultivation and maintenance of the BSF population. Her expertise and attention to detail are instrumental in optimising production efficiency and fostering innovation in insect science.
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Stuart Luff
Sales Director
With over 15 years of experience in sales and business development, Stuart brings expertise in revenue growth, strategic partnerships and
leading high-performance sales teams. Extensive experience in waste, environmental management and sustainability, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal benchmarks, will be key to enhancing ARC's presence in the market.
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Warren Penny
Project Director
Warren Penny is a veteran project leader with over 25 years of experience managing complex engineering and infrastructure programs across energy, mining, and sustainable technologies. As Project Director at ARC Ento Tech, he leverages his deep expertise in EPC delivery and stakeholder engagement to drive the commercial deployment of cutting-edge waste-to-resource solutions.
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Woodie McClean
Site Manager
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John Vyse
Waste Industry Technical Advisor
John has 20 years experience in the waste and recycling industry with a clear understanding of the nature and composition of waste and the opportunities this provides for the recovery of resources. With a strong track record of managing commercial growth and diversification John is now providing assistance and advice to a number of companies including Topsoil Organics Pty Ltd and ARC Ento Tech Pty Ltd.
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Jimmy Jaggs
Waste Industry Technical Advisor
Jimmy Jaggs has been a pioneer in the waste services industry for over 45 years. As an architect in the resource recovery sector, he works to keep municipal solid waste (MSW) out of landfills. Currently, Jimmy serves as the Technical Advisor for ARC Technology and also owns two companies focused on water treatment. Lifeworks Environmental treats water using nanobubble technology and Solar Combined uses solar power. Jimmy also advises councils on their waste management and recycling strategies.
Bob Clarke
Financial Technical Advisor
Lalit Kumar Sehgal
Senior Technical Advisor
Steel and Coke Industries
