Executive Appointments and New Perth Office
Released
Released
Announcement PDF
ASX: CXO Announcement
6 July 2023
Executive appointments complete new leadership team,
Perth office leased
Highlights
• Core completes a 10-month recruitment process which has established the executive
team to drive the next phase of its business
•
Registered office in Perth, Western Australia finalised
Australian lithium miner Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) is pleased to announce the appointments of Pierre
Malan as Executive General Manager (EGM), Development and Exploration and Paul Benjamin as EGM,
Commercial and Marketing, and the registration of its new head office in Perth, Western Australia.
Appointment of new leadership team members
The appointments of Mr Malan and Mr Benjamin are the culmination of a 10-month recruitment process
to build an executive leadership team with the requisite operational, commercial and development
capabilities to maximise value from Core’s asset base, pursue growth initiatives and guide the transition
from developer to miner and operator of the Finniss Lithium Operation in the Northern Territory.
Mr Malan has been appointed to focus on Core’s exploration portfolio potential and define the best
strategy for developing the Company’s assets. He is a well-credentialed mining executive with more than
30 years experience leading operations and developing complex projects from exploration to mining
in Australia and abroad. He holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering and a Master of Engineering
Management. Mr Malan will commence his role with Core in August 2023.
Mr Benjamin has been appointed to focus on maximising value from Core’s lithium products and to
develop the Company’s strategy in the broader lithium value chain. He brings more than 25 years
experience and a demonstrated track record developing and managing commercial and strategic
relationships in major global markets and within the rechargeable battery materials industry. Paul brings
experience from working across production, research and development, marketing and business
development for mining companies in Australia, Asia and Europe. Mr Benjamin commences his role with
Core in July 2023.
T 61 8 8317 1700 E info@corelithium.com.au ABN 80 146 287 809
A Level 9, 2 Mill Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000 ASX CXO
Core Lithium CEO Gareth Manderson said:
“I am pleased to welcome Paul and Pierre into these two key roles with the Core Lithium team. Their
appointments are the culmination of a 10-month process to build an executive team with the skillsets and
capability required to drive growth from this young business.”
“The transition from developer to miner requires us to strategically assess and reset our outlook for the
business. Core’s executive team is now equipped with the capabilities to guide the business through this
next phase of development as we finalise commissioning, ramp up toward steady state operations and
pursue mine life expansion through targeted and systematic drilling across our leases.”
Executive team focussed on delivering for shareholders
Core’s executive team and flat structure will drive performance from four value levers:
1. Sustainability – part of the battery/EV supply chain, operating safely and responsibly, respecting
our people and the community to deliver a valued product
2. Delivery – safety, operational and financial performance
3. Growth – discovery, business development and downstream processing
4. Commercial – product sales and broader market strategy
Registered office change
Core’s registered office and principal administrative office will be Level 9, 2 Mill Street, Perth, WA 6000
from 11 July 2023. Perth is the corporate centre of Australia’s lithium industry and provides Core with
good access to mining service providers, particularly those with lithium industry experience and a deep
pool of mining and project delivery talent.
The Company’s new postal address will be PO Box 7890, Perth, WA 6850. Core’s telephone number will
remain +61 (8) 8317 1700.
This announcement has been approved for release by the Core Lithium Board.
For further information please contact:
Natalie Worley
Investor Relations
Core Lithium Ltd
+61 409 210 462
nworley@corelithium.com.au
T 61 8 8317 1700 E info@corelithium.com.au ABN 80 146 287 809
A Level 9, 2 Mill Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000 ASX CXO
For media queries:
Gerard McArtney
Account Manager
Cannings Purple
+61 487 934 880
gmcartney@canningspurple.com.au
Gareth Manderson – Chief Executive Officer
Delivery, Growth, Commercial, Safety – leadership and management
30 years experience building high-performing teams and leading mining and processing businesses
Doug Warden – Chief Financial Officer
Delivery, Growth, Commercial – financial governance and management
More than 30 years experience leading finance, strategy and business development for ASX-listed mining
companies
Mike Stone – Chief Operating Officer
Delivery, Safety – operational performance
More than 22 years experience across multiple commodities – in open pit and underground operations
Samantha Rees – EGM People and Culture
Delivery – building high-performing culture
Registered psychologist with more than 25 years experience in human resources and organisational
effectiveness
Mellissa Winks – EGM sustainability
Growth, Safety – industry leading ESG practices, HSE and stakeholder engagement
More than 20 years experience in sustainability functions: ESG, HSE, Communities, Indigenous Engagement
and Approvals
Pierre Malan – EGM Development and Exploration
Growth – high-impact exploration targeting organic growth
More than 30 years experience leading operations and developing complex projects from exploration
through to execution
Paul Benjamin – EGM Commercial and Marketing
Commercial – effective sales and marketing of our product
More than 25 years experience developing and managing commercial and strategic relationships in global
battery materials markets
About Core Lithium
Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) (Core or Company) is an Australian hard-rock lithium mining company that
owns and operates the Finniss Lithium Operation on the Cox Peninsula, south-west and 88km by sealed
road from the Darwin Port, Northern Territory. Core’s vision is to generate sustained value for
shareholders from critical minerals exploration and mining projects, underpinned by strong
environmental, safety and social standards. For further information about Core and its projects, visit
www.corelithium.com.au.
T 61 8 8317 1700 E info@corelithium.com.au ABN 80 146 287 809
A Level 9, 2 Mill Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000 ASX CXO
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