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BATTERY AGE MINERALS LTD — Board/Management Information 2023
Jul 2, 2023
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Board/Management Information
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Experienced corporate finance professional Paul Hughes joins Battery Age as CFO
BM8 continues to build its senior leadership team as it establishes the foundations for a fast-growing North American battery material business
Battery Age Minerals Ltd (ASX: BM8 ; “ Battery Age ” or “ the Company ”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Paul Hughes as Chief Financial Officer, effective 17[th] July 2023.
Mr Hughes is a Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) with over 16 years’ experience, including the last 12 years in the construction and resources sector.
Prior to joining Battery Age, Mr Hughes held a senior role with ASX-50 lithium producer Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) as Principal of Corporate Planning and Investment Analysis.
Mr Hughes has also held several other leadership roles at Pilbara, including Principal – Finance, Planning & Analysis as well as Senior Commercial Analyst. He has also worked in senior roles at Orica, Downer along with many other financial institutions.
Mr Hughes, CPA holds a Bachelor of Business – Accounting & Finance from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia
Mr Hughes will replace Mr Agha Shahzad Pervez as CFO who has stepped down to dedicate his time to his substantial business interests effective 17 July 2023. Throughout his tenure, Mr Pervez has been a valued member of the management team and the Company would like to take this opportunity to thank Agha for his significant contribution to the Company’s operations and its recent relisting process.
Battery Age CEO Gerard O’Donovan commented :
“We are extremely pleased to have someone of Paul’s calibre and experience join the Company as CFO. Paul is a highly experienced finance professional who played an important role in the growth of Pilbara Mineral’s world-class Pilgangoora Lithium Project.
“He brings extensive financial expertise, strong commercial acumen and considerable energy and enthusiasm – all of which will be invaluable as we embark on our growth journey.
“I am delighted to welcome Paul to the team and look forward to working with him in the years ahead.
“I would also like to thank Agha for his contribution and wish him well in his future endeavours.”
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Release authorised by the Board of Battery Age Minerals.
Contacts
Investors / Shareholders Media Gerard O’Donovan Chief Executive Officer P: +61 (0)8 6109 6689 E: [email protected]
Nicholas Read – Read Corporate P: +61 (0)8 9388-1474 / (0419) 929 046 E: [email protected]
Level 50, 108 St Georges Terrace Perth, WA 6000 PO Box 7310, Cloisters Square Po, WA 6850
Battery Age Minerals Ltd ASX: BM8 ACN 085 905 997
batteryageminerals.au T: +61 (8) 6109 6689 E: [email protected]
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