Jai Kinkela

General Manager, Regional Geoscience Australasia, Fleet Space Technologies

Jai Kinkela is General Manager, Regional Geoscience Australasia at Fleet Space Technologies, where he leads strategic partnerships with mining companies across the region. In this role, Jai is responsible for integrating advanced geophysics, AI and satellite technologies into Life of Mine workflows, helping operators accelerate discovery, reduce costs, improve ESG outcomes and enhance portfolio value.

With experience spanning more than 150 seismic and geophysical projects globally, Jai brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership. His focus is on shifting exploration from one‑off, transactional surveys to long‑term discovery platforms that deliver sustained competitive advantage.