Our Leadership Team


Benzi Livneh - CEO

  • Co-Founder of MicroCoal
  • 30 years experience in processing technologies, process modeling, control and automation
  • 10 years experience in coal processing including Sasol - the worlds largest coal-to-liquid fuels producer

Dr. Isaac Yaniv - CTO

  • Co-Founder of MicroCoal
  • 35 years experience in mineral processing
  • Previously managed R&D of minerals processing and advanced materials for Israel Chemicals
  • Founder and manager of numerous process development start-up companies
  • Holds numerous patents in mineral processing and related technologies

Ian Richards - COO & Treasurer

  • Senior Executive at Orica responsible for building new growth businesses
  • Previously held leaderships roles at Accenture and Morgan Stanley
  • B.Sc(Eng) and MBA from London Business School