Arnold Stroobach has been appointed as CEO of the global social marketplace for mining people, Mineler.

Mr Stroobach has extensive experience in running technology-focussed organisations, as Managing Director of Zernike Australia Pty Ltd and Chairman of Perth’s largest co-working offices, Spacecubed.

As MD of Zernike, Mr Stroobach has been involved with the funding and commercialisation of technology businesses, the management of Technology Parks in Western Australia and Queensland, and Information Communication Technology incubators across Australia.

In his capacity as the Honorary Consul of The Netherlands to Western Australia, Mr Stroobach also brings with him an extensive network of contacts in the international resources industry.

Mineler co-founder Paul Faix said Mr Stroobach’s addition to the team would take the company to the next level. “Arnold’s wealth of experience in corporate management and growing technology companies is exactly what Mineler needs to flourish into a truly global social marketplace for mining people.”

“We are delighted to have someone of Arnold’s calibre on the Mineler board and we look forward to working under his guidance to grow Mineler,” Paul Faix said.

Co-Founders Paul Faix and Ben Auld will continue their involvement in the daily operations and development of Mineler.

Mr Stroobach speaks Dutch, English, French and German and holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and Master in Medical Informatics.