Meet Our Team
With our many years of combined experience, the Novus team is well equipped to support your vision, reduce your emissions, and help fuel the future.

Managing Director
James Tauchnitz
HE / HIM
James founded Novus Fuels in 2022.
Bringing 20 years of leadership in the Australian Energy industry He is a trusted advisor to executives and boards, personally leading all client engagements. James is a member of SPE and the Australian Institute of Company Directors

non-executive chair
Prof. Em Andrew Garnett
HE / HIM
Former Shell and SLB executive and CEO ZeroGen, Alf has been Director for the now ‘Gas and Energy Transition Research Centre’ at UQ since 2012. He has advised governments, the IEA and serves as the Current Director of the Australian Gas Industry Trust.





Executive Assistant & Team Administrator
JODIE HOLMES
SHE / HER
With over a decade of administration experience, Jodie plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations and providing high-level support to the leadership team. Dedicated to excellence and anticipating needs, Jodie plays a key role in Novus’s day-to-day success.
EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS
MATTHEW MASON
HE / HIM
Matt is a senior operations executive with international drilling, production and technical development experience. He is responsible for the safe, efficient execution of Novus’s field operations.