Simon Linge promoted to Managing Director
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21 August 2023
Simon Linge promoted to Managing Director
Lithium Australia Ltd (ASX:LIT) (“Lithium Australia” or the “Company”) is pleased to
announce the promotion of Mr Simon Linge, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), to the
Company’s Board, in addition to his ongoing role as CEO, effective 21 August 2023.
Mr Linge has been Lithium Australia’s CEO since January 2023 and is a proven and
highly credentialed executive, bringing more than 25 years of global manufacturing,
recycling, and engineering services experience to the Company.
In his brief tenure as CEO, Mr Linge has already made significant impact driving the
Company’s strategic priorities including growing recycling volumes and seeking joint
development partnerships for the Company’s patented technologies, including the
landmark joint development agreement with Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX:MIN)1.
Prior to joining Lithium Australia, Mr Linge held multiple senior leadership positions.
These included an executive role at Pact Group, a leader in the circular economy
focused on minimising waste through packaging, reuse, and recycling solutions. He also
served as Managing Director & CEO of Bradken Limited, a global manufacturer of
designed alloyed steel components, with a primary focus on the mining sector. Prior to
these roles, Mr Linge also held senior executive positions with BlueScope throughout
Australia, Asia, New Zealand, and USA.
Comment from Lithium Australia Chairman, George Bauk:
“The Board of Lithium Australia is pleased to welcome Mr Linge as a Board member and
is confident in his ability to execute the Company’s long term strategic objectives. Mr
Linge has an impressive track record and a wealth of experiences spanning the
manufacturing industry and circular economy, perfectly positioning him to push the
Company forward in commercialising our key patented technologies.”
Comment from Lithium Australia CEO & Managing Director, Simon Linge:
“I am excited and honoured to be promoted to the Board of Lithium Australia. In my brief
tenure as CEO, the Company has already made significant achievements, including the
recently announced joint development partnership with Mineral Resources. I am excited
to continue contributing to the Company’s next phase of development and building long
term value for shareholders.”
Authorised for release by the Board.
1 ASX announcement released 7 August 2023: ‘Lithium Australia signs landmark joint
development agreement with Mineral Resources’
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Simon Linge
Managing Director / CEO
Mobile +61 (0) 438 721 280
simon.linge@lithium-au.com
Stuart Tarrant
Chief Financial Officer
Mobile +61 (0) 467 817 005
stuart.tarrant@lithium-au.com
Forward-looking statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that it is beyond the Company’s ability
to control or predict and which could cause actual events or results to differ materially
from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements.
About Lithium Australia
Lithium Australia is aiming to lead and enable the global transition to sustainable lithium
production. The Company operates Australia’s market leading lithium-ion battery
recycler, develops leading-edge processing technology to produce lithium ferro
phosphate (LFP), and develops patented lithium extraction technology. Lithium
Australia’s revenue-generating recycling business and technologies are well-placed to
capitalise on growing global lithium-ion battery demand and provides diversification
benefits to global supply chains.
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