Andrew Robb
About Andrew Robb
Andrew Robb AO, age 74, is an independent Class II director at Tamboran Resources Corporation (TBN) since December 2023; he chairs the Sustainability Committee and serves on the Nominations & Governance Committee . He is a former Australian Federal Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism (2013–2016) and Member of the House of Representatives (2004–2016) with a track record negotiating major trade agreements (South Korea, Japan, China, TPP, and Singapore partnership) . Robb holds a Diploma in Agricultural Science from Dookie Agricultural College and a Bachelor’s in Economics from LaTrobe University and was awarded the Order of Australia (AO) for service to agriculture, politics, and the community .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Government | Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism | 2013–2016 | Negotiated FTAs with South Korea, Japan, China; TPP; Singapore strategic partnership |
| Australian Parliament | Member, House of Representatives | 2004–2016 | Chair Govt Workplace Relations Taskforce; Assistant Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs; Minister for Vocational and Further Education; Shadow portfolios in Foreign Affairs, Infrastructure & Climate, Finance, etc. |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robb Group | Chairman | Current | Financial and corporate advisory |
| CBMA | Chairman | Current | Advisory role |
| CLARA Energy | Chairman | Current | Energy-related advisory |
| BOW Projects | Chairman | Current | Advisory |
| Inter-Port Global | Board Member | Current | Board service |
| Mind Medicine Australia | Board Member | Current | Board service |
| Ten Network Holdings (ASX:TEN) | Director | 2016–2017 | Public company board experience |
| Kidman cattle enterprise | Director | 2017–2025 | Private sector role |
| Other privately held companies | Director/advisor | Various | Multiple roles |
Board Governance
- Independence: Robb is affirmatively determined independent under NYSE standards; only Stoneburner (Interim CEO) and Scott Sheffield are non-independent .
- Committee assignments: Sustainability (Chair) and Nominations & Governance member .
- Board engagement: Board held 8 meetings in FY2025; each director attended at least 75% of Board and relevant committee meetings; independent directors hold regular executive sessions chaired by the Chairman .
- Committee activity (FY2025 meetings): Audit & Risk Management (4), Nominations & Governance (4), Compensation (5), Sustainability (2) .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | FY2025 Amount (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fees Earned or Paid in Cash | $96,215 | Converted from AUD at A$1.00 = $0.65 |
| Stock Awards (RSUs) | $52,083 | Grant-date fair value per ASC 718 |
| All Other Compensation | $25,716 | Superannuation contributions, converted A$→USD |
| Total | $174,014 | Sum of FY2025 director compensation |
Director fee schedule (structure; amounts converted from AUD at A$1.00 = $0.65):
| Fee Line | Annual Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Chairman fee | $143,445 |
| Annual Director fee | $71,723 |
| Committee membership (each of: Nomination & Governance, Audit & Risk, ESG, Remuneration) | $8,150 |
| Committee chair (each of: N&G, ESG, Audit, Compensation) | $16,301 |
Performance Compensation
- Director equity grants are time-vested RSUs; no performance-linked metrics (e.g., TSR hurdles) disclosed for non-employee directors’ annual grants in FY2025 .
| Performance Metric | Applies to Director Compensation? | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TSR percentile vs index | Not disclosed/applicable for directors (executive PSUs only) | Proxy shows executive PSUs tied to TSR; director grants are RSUs |
| ESG/operational goals | Not disclosed for directors | Director comp description lacks performance metrics |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Public/Private | Role | Interlock/Conflict Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Network Holdings (ASX:TEN) | Public | Director (2016–2017) | No related-party transactions disclosed with TBN |
| Kidman cattle enterprise | Private | Director (2017–2025) | No related-party transactions disclosed with TBN |
| CLARA Energy | Private | Chairman | No related-party transactions disclosed with TBN |
| Inter-Port Global; Mind Medicine Australia; CBMA; BOW Projects; The Robb Group | Private/non-profit | Board/Chair/Advisor | No related-party transactions disclosed with TBN |
Expertise & Qualifications
- International trade and investment expertise; negotiated FTAs with South Korea, Japan, China; TPP; Singapore strategic partnership during ministerial tenure .
- Policy leadership across immigration, vocational education, finance, infrastructure, climate, and deregulation; extensive governance experience .
- Academic credentials: Diploma in Agricultural Science (Dookie Agricultural College); Bachelor’s in Economics (LaTrobe University) .
- Honors: Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for contributions to agriculture, politics, and community .
Equity Ownership
| Ownership Detail | Amount | Status/Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common shares beneficially owned | 2,000 | As of Sep 24, 2025 | Beneficial ownership under Rule 13d-3 |
| RSUs/Unvested shares | 7,507 | As of Jun 30, 2025 | Unvested director RSUs |
| Options | None | As of Jun 30, 2025 | No options outstanding for Robb |
| Hedging/Pledging | Prohibited | Policy in effect | Insider Trading Compliance Policy bans hedging/pledging; pre-clearance required |
Insider trades (Form 4):
| Transaction Date | Filing Date | Type | Shares Acquired | Post-Transaction Ownership | Security | SEC Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | 2025-02-03 | A (Award) | 2,505 | 4,505 | Common Stock | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1997652/000095017025012566/0000950170-25-012566-index.htm |
| 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-20 | A (Award) | 5,002 | 9,507 | Common Stock | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1997652/000095017025075529/0000950170-25-075529-index.htm |
Governance Assessment
- Independence and oversight: Robb is independent and chairs Sustainability, aligning his policy and international experience with TBN’s sustainability governance; he also sits on Nominations & Governance, supporting board effectiveness and composition .
- Attendance and engagement: Board met 8 times; each director attended at least 75% of Board/committee meetings; Sustainability met twice in FY2025, reflecting active committee oversight under Robb’s chair .
- Compensation alignment: Director pay includes equity via RSUs and cash; Robb’s FY2025 mix ($96,215 cash; $52,083 stock; $25,716 superannuation) shows meaningful equity alignment without performance conditions typical for executives .
- Ownership and trading policy: Direct beneficial ownership (2,000 shares) plus unvested RSUs (7,507); company prohibits hedging and pledging, reducing alignment risk; no pledging or related-party transactions disclosed for Robb .
- Board dynamics risk (context): The July 2025 Cooperation Agreement with the Sheffield Group includes board nomination and standstill provisions; while not directly related to Robb, it shapes board composition and governance context investors should monitor .
RED FLAGS
- Related-party exposure: None disclosed for Andrew Robb; company reviews and pre-approves related-party transactions via Audit & Risk Management Committee .
- Hedging/pledging: Prohibited by policy; no pledging disclosed for Robb .
- Attendance: Minimum 75% across directors; no low-attendance flag disclosed for Robb .
- Option repricing/modification: Not applicable to Robb; no options outstanding .
Committee Context
- Sustainability Committee (Chair: Robb): Oversees sustainability policies and Sustainability Plan updates .
- Nominations & Governance: Oversees board composition, governance guidelines, and annual evaluations; Robb is a member (Chair: Barrett) .
Director Compensation Structure Notes
- Directors may elect equity in lieu of fees beginning 2025; annual fee schedule includes base director fee and committee/committee chair stipends; conversions subject to ASX Listing Rule approvals (Proposals 4–6 applied to other directors, not Robb) .