BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
David
Trimboli
Mr Trimboli is an experienced global investor with significant experience in commodities financing and trading.
He was formerly a long serving senior coal trader at the world’s largest commodities trading group, Glencore International AG, and was a key member of the Glencore team when the group successfully completed its IPO in London and Hong Kong. Mr Trimboli has undertaken significant investments activities and holds diverse interests in commodities, industrial minerals, real estate and technology in Australia and internationally.
He brings a wealth of experience in cultivating partnerships and key commercial relationships globally.
Executive Director – Strategy & Strategic Partnerships
Andrew Garth
Andrew Garth brings a wealth of expertise to Aurora Labs Limited as an Executive Director.
He currently serves as Managing Director of leading Defence Consultancy DIAS and holds formal qualifications as an aerospace engineer. Andrew has held significant roles including Senior Program Manager at GKN Aerospace, where he was instrumental in managing engineering projects on platforms such as the Joint Strike Fighter and civil platforms such as Airbus A380.
His leadership positions in both industry and government, such as Member of the Victorian Government Defence Council, General Manager of the Department of Defence, Centre for Defence Industry Capability, and Director of the Defence Industry Innovation Centre, have provided him with unique insights into the Defence, Aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors.
With over two decades of experience, Andrew excels in leadership, strategic planning, inter-organisation collaboration, and stakeholder and government relations. His expertise aligns with Aurora’s strategic focus on strengthening partnerships with Defence and Aerospace oriented clients.
Independent Non- Executive Director
Andrew Bottrell AO
Major General Andrew Bottrell AO, CSC & Bar, DSM (Retd) is a highly respected defence and national security leader with nearly four decades of service in the Australian Army and broader government sector. Throughout his career, he held senior command and strategic leadership roles across the Army, Joint Staff and whole-of-government operations, with operational deployments to East Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan and Antarctica.
He previously served as Head of Land Systems Division within the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, where he oversaw the acquisition of major land capabilities for the Australian Defence Force and played a key role in establishing Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise.
Following his military career, Andrew founded Rockpool Partners, a strategy and capital platform focused on strengthening national resilience across national security, critical infrastructure and emergency management sectors. He also serves as Industry Professor and Chair in Defence & Security Capabilities at Deakin University.
Andrew brings deep expertise in defence capability development, government engagement and strategic partnerships, supporting organisations operating across the defence and advanced technology sectors.
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Rebekah Letheby
Rebekah Letheby is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aurora Labs Limited, a Western Australian company at the forefront of metal additive manufacturing. With a strong foundation in project coordination, business operations, and stakeholder engagement, Rebekah has played a pivotal role in steering Aurora Labs through its recent phase of growth and commercial realignment.
Under her guidance, Aurora Labs has strengthened its technical programs and industry partnerships, delivering key milestones such as the successful demonstration of 3D-printed propulsion technology. Rebekah’s leadership has focused on aligning the company’s technical innovation with clear strategic and commercial objectives, ensuring that Aurora Labs continues to advance Australia’s sovereign capability in high-performance manufacturing.
Her collaborative approach and emphasis on structure, governance, and execution have positioned the company for sustainable expansion across the aerospace and defence sectors, while supporting the talented engineering and technical teams driving Aurora Labs’ breakthroughs.
