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
Grant
Mooney
Mr Mooney is the principal of Perth-based corporate advisory firm Mooney & Partners, specialising in corporate compliance administration to public companies.
Mr Mooney has gained extensive experience in the areas of corporate and project management since commencing Mooney & Partners in 1999. His experience extends to advice on capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance.
Currently, Mr Mooney serves as a Director to several ASX listed companies across a variety of industries including technology and resources.
Mr Mooney is also a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ashley
Zimpel
Ashley Zimpel is a Perth based investment banker with broad financial markets and corporate experience.
Mr Zimpel has a strong record of capital raising in both equity, debt and structured financial products for start-ups, SMEs, ASX listed public companies and government agencies both in Australia and internationally.
His extensive stockbroking and investment banking experience spans over 30 years across capital markets, corporate finance and public company businesses, including partner at stockbroker Hattersley Maxwell Noall, Executive Director at Australian Gilt Securities, Senior Banker at Bankers Trust and Macquarie Bank, co-founding partner of Rand Merchant Bank Australia, and Executive Chairman of Marine Produce Australia.
Chief Executive Officer
Rebekah Letheby
Rebekah Letheby is the Chief Executive Officer 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.
