Chris is a Yirandhali and Koa man. He founded Blackpath in 2026.

He spent more than 18 years across BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto in roles spanning major capital development, operational readiness, closure and Traditional Owner partnership. At Rio Tinto he governed more than A$20 billion of development capital across the Pilbara and led Western Range and Brockman Syncline 1 through feasibility and final investment decision, two of the first iron ore developments to progress through the company's investment process after Juukan Gorge. There he designed a nationally recognised co-management framework with Yinhawangka Traditional Owners, and co-chaired Rio Tinto's Elevating Indigenous Voices Committee.

He holds an Executive MBA from UNSW AGSM and has completed executive study at Oxford Saïd Business School.

Alfie spent nearly two decades in a distinguished career at Rio Tinto, where his roles included Chief Counsel, Alumininium & Strategic Partnerships, Chief Counsel, Minerals, General Manager, Energy and Joint Ventures and most recently, General Manager, Closure Excellence. He also served as a non-executive director of public companies Energy Resources of Australia (ASX: ERA) and Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX, NYSE: TRQ) and chaired joint venture boards across Rio Tinto’s aluminium and power assets.

Alfie has extensive corporate and commercial experience including in energy and resources projects, operations, strategic planning, large scale electricity, major investments and structuring, joint ventures, native title and heritage, and governance. He is highly regarded for building trusted relationships with stakeholders and his ability to solve complex problems.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Business from Monash University.

At Blackpath, Alfie advises the firm and its clients on selected matters.