14th Aug 2019 07:03
14 August 2019 | AIM/ASX Code: SO4
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SALT LAKE POTASH LIMITED SALT LAKE POTASH STRENGTHENS EXECUTIVE TEAM |
Ø Three experienced Executives join Salt Lake Potash:
o Shaun Day as Chief Financial Officer
o Rowena Roberts as Director - People, Culture, Heritage and Community
o Mark Wilde as Director - Sales and Marketing
Ø Appointments strengthen an already experienced construction and operations Executive Team as the Company continues the rapid development of the Lake Way Project.
Salt Lake Potash Limited (SO4 or Company) is pleased to announce that the Company has made several key executive appointments as the rapid development of the Lake Way Project continues.
Mr Shaun Day will commence in the role of Chief Financial Officer and be responsible for the delivery of the financial, commercial and strategic outcomes for Salt Lake Potash. He is a Chartered Accountant and experienced CFO with over 20 years' experience in executive and financial positions across mining, investment banking and international accounting firms. Most recently, Mr Day was Chief Financial Officer of Northern Star Resources during a period of significant growth with the market cap of Northern Star increasing from $700 million to $8 billion. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UWA and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Ms Rowena Roberts joins as Director - People, Culture, Heritage and Community. She is responsible for overseeing the human resources, heritage and community relations functions for Salt Lake Potash. Ms Roberts brings a broad depth of knowledge and experience with over 25 years' in People Management, Indigenous Training and Education, Aboriginal Economic Development, Community Relations and Native Title negotiations. Most recently, Ms Roberts has worked at Fortescue Metals Group, the Water Corporation and Sinosteel leading areas covering People, Culture and Community Relations.
Mr Mark Wilde joins the Company as Director - Sales and Marketing, overseeing the Sales and Marketing functions. He is an experienced senior sales and marketing executive with more than 30 years' experience working in sales, marketing, business development and technical functions. Most recently, Mr Wilde was Global Sales Director, Sulphate of Potash (SOP) Business Unit, for Tessenderlo Group (one of the top three largest SOP producers outside of China). In this role Mr Wilde was responsible for sales and marketing 500ktpa of SOP predominately in the premium market space, in more than 90 countries. He has a Bachelor of Chemistry from Stockport College of Technology.
Salt Lake Potash Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tony Swiericzuk, said:
"It is an exciting time for Salt Lake Potash and I am extremely pleased we have been able to recruit another three high calibre executives who are all experts in their respective fields. We are rapidly developing the Lake Way Project and these most recent appointments complement the existing team and enable the Company to further progress the key areas of financing, people and marketing."
For further information please visit www.so4.com.au or contact:
Tony Swiericzuk | Salt Lake Potash Limited | Tel: +61 8 6559 5800 |
Colin Aaronson / Richard Tonthat / Ben Roberts | Grant Thornton UK LLP (Nominated Adviser) | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7383 5100 |
Derrick Lee / Beth McKiernan | Cenkos Securities plc (Joint Broker) | Tel: +44 (0) 131 220 6939 |
Rupert Fane / Ingo Hofmaier / Ernest Bell | Hannam & Partners (Joint Broker) | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7907 8500 |
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