OUR TEAM

Mark Pensabene
Managing Director

With over 25 years of experience in the resource sector, Mark has held key management positions and overseen complex, large-scale projects in oil and gas, iron ore, and critical minerals. His academic background in engineering and commerce provides him with the tools to handle negotiations effectively, build strong client connections, and oversee every phase of project execution.

Dino Foti
Executive Chairman

With 40 years of experience as a qualified civil engineer, Dino has been a key contributor to major infrastructure projects and the construction of oil, gas, petrochemical, and mineral processing facilities. Throughout his career, he has held various management roles that have enhanced his expertise in project management and advanced construction methodologies, including design, manufacturing, and plant modularisation.

Dean Ercegovic
Pre-Contract Manager

Dean has broad experience delivering large-scale projects across the mining, resources, and infrastructure sectors. He has led complex engineering and construction programs, driven safety improvements, and enhanced operational performance through lean management. Dean focuses on sustainability and innovation, consistently delivering results that add value and meet project objectives.

Chris Emer
Executive Project Director

Chris Emer is a senior construction manager with extensive experience in the mining and resource sector, both on and off-site. Chris held pivotal senior management roles at Monadelphous Infrastructure, where he was responsible for driving acquisitions, overseeing integration processes, and spearheading business growth initiatives. Chris is renowned for his proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects across diverse sectors, with a strong emphasis on safety and fostering effective team collaboration.

Brett Mastaglia
Project Manager

Brett Mastaglia is an accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience in mineral processing, SMP construction, and complex manufacturing. After working alongside Brett across several organisations, bringing him into the Pantera team was the obvious next step.

Brett is known for his steady leadership style, strong technical capability, and ability to guide teams through complex project environments. His commitment to safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery strengthens Pantera’s operational capability and enhances our project execution across the board.