Spartan Further Strengthens Board with Appointment of Anna Neuling as a Non-Executive Director
With the Spartan Board now comprising a majority of independent non-executive directors, Simon Lawson to become Executive Chair
Spartan Resources Limited (“Spartan” or “Company “ ) (ASX: SPR) is pleased to announce the appointment of highly regarded resources finance executive Anna Neuling to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 23 December 2024.
Ms Neuling has extensive experience in senior financial and commercial roles in the international resource sector, and as a director of ASX-listed companies.
After commencing her career with Deloitte in London and Perth, she served in various finance roles including Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary and Commercial Director for several ASX-listed mining and exploration companies such as LionOre Mining until its US$6.4 billion takeover by Norilsk Nickel in 2007, Apex Minerals and Sirius Resources, where she was Director of Corporate and Commercial during its rapid growth phase following the discovery of the Nova-Bollinger deposit in WA.
Ms Neuling is currently Non-Executive Chair of MLG Oz Limited (ASX: MLG) and Tombador Iron Limited (ASX: TI1) and a Non-Executive Director of S2 Resources Limited (ASX: S2), which was demerged from Sirius Resources in 2015.
Ms Neuling holds a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics), is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors' course.
Spartan Executive Chairman, Simon Lawson, said:
“We are very pleased to welcome Anna to the Board and the Spartan team. Anna's career accomplishments across the resource sector reflect the significant governance, financial and commercial experience she has gained in the development and growth of a number of leading mining and exploration companies. Her appointment further strengthens the skillset of the Board, ensuring we have a well-rounded and balanced board and senior leadership group that will stand the Company in excellent stead as we continue our journey to bring the Dalgaranga Gold Project back into production in the near term, underpinned by our high-grade Never Never and Pepper underground deposits.
“Importantly, Anna's direct experience in the financial and commercial aspects of project development and subsequent mining operations means that her appointment is a very timely addition to the Board as we embark upon the next exciting chapter of our growth next year.”
Ms Neuling will assume the role of Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, allowing Mr David Coyne (Executive Director and Joint Company Secretary) to step off this committee.
The Audit and Risk Committee is now comprised of three independent non-executive directors – Anna Neuling (Chair), Deanna Carpenter and Mark Hine.
With the Spartan Board now comprising a majority of independent non-executive directors following Ms Neuling's appointment, Simon Lawson will also transition from Interim Executive Chair to Executive Chair, effective from 23 December 2024.
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