Who we are
Darren Farmer
Owner
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Rooted in Martu culture (Puntu), Darren Farmer has dedicated more than twenty years to advancing the Dutjahn vision, strengthening the rights of his people to live from their land and culture. Elected as the youngest Australian and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner in the 1990s, he went on to support Elders and Central Desert Native Title Services through a landmark Birriliburu–Martu Native Title claim, culminating in the 2014 Exclusive Determination that secured full natural resource rights for Martu people. By 2016, the State withdrew its final appeal, affirming Martu ownership of their Country’s resources.
Clinton Farmer
Owner
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A lifelong self‑employed sandalwood harvester, Clinton Farmer was taught by his father Ken (first contact, deceased) to care for Country through the cultural principles of custodianship. Desert sandalwood harvesting is demanding work, and Clinton leads Kutkububba Aboriginal Corporation’s Indigenous Martu harvesting enterprise with the same sense of cultural responsibility and commercial duty passed down through his family. Caring for Country and continuing his father’s legacy remains both an obligation and an honour for Clinton as he supports the Martu people’s ongoing connection to their land.
Katina Law
Owner
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Derby‑raised and from Worora and Walmajarri families, Katina Law brings more than 30 years of international executive experience across finance and general management.
She currently serves as a Non‑Executive Director of ASX‑listed Yandal Resources Ltd, DGO Gold Ltd, and the headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Katina holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UWA, is a Certified Practising Accountant, and earned her MBA from London Business School, along with being a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
As an angel investor and entrepreneur, she has founded and supported multiple businesses, mentoring Indigenous entrepreneurs to strengthen their role and influence in Australia’s economy.
Kado Muir
Owner
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An initiated man in Wongi Traditional Law (Wati), Kado Muir is a respected statesman, anthropologist, archaeologist, editor and environmental advocate.
A lifelong custodian of desert Country, he brings decades of leadership in Aboriginal heritage and more than 20 years of determined advocacy for Indigenous land rights across the Central Deserts.
Raised on Country and committed to “looking after land,” Kado is a creative entrepreneur and also leads ranger programs that support Martu and Wongi youth, blending cultural knowledge, environmental care and community empowerment.
Keith Drage
Owner
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Since immigrating to Australia in 2000, Keith Drage, together with co‑founder Ron Mulder, established Silvalis (formerly WA Sandalwood Plantations) and has served as Managing Director since 2001.
Over two decades, he has overseen the development and management of every commercial Western Australian sandalwood plantation under Silvalis’ stewardship, working closely with institutional investors and clients. Keith brings extensive experience in corporate management, finance, sales, and client relations, built on an earlier 14‑year global career with ICAP Plc, where he led currency options divisions across London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney and New York.
A chemistry graduate from University College London, Keith’s leadership has been central to shaping Australia’s plantation sandalwood industry and strengthening the partnership with Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils.
Ron Mulder
Owner
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Ron Mulder founded New Forest WA in 1995 to specialise in propagating and supplying Western Australian sandalwood as part of broader land‑care and salinity‑reduction efforts. His early research and the successful establishment of thousands of trees positioned him to capitalise on the deregulation of commercial sandalwood farming in the mid‑1990s.
Building on this foundation, Ron and Keith Drage co‑founded Silvalis (formerly WA Sandalwood Plantations) in 2001. Today, Silvalis has grown into the world’s largest manager of Santalum spicatum plantation assets, overseeing more than 13,000 hectares of sandalwood in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt and playing a key role in the plantation–wildwood partnership that supports Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils.
GUY VINCENT
CEO
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Guy Vincent is a former Head Perfumer for Aveda (The Estée Lauder Companies) and a long‑time expert in naturals‑based perfumery, bringing global experience to his role as CEO of Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils.
Building on his background in fragrance creation at Aveda and Aromatherapy Associates, and his deep understanding of ethical, high‑quality botanical sourcing, Guy now leads Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils drive to deliver prestige‑grade sandalwood oils supported by rigorous R&D, meticulous production, exceptional service, and a supply model trusted by the world’s leading fragrance cosmetics and wellness brands.
