Appointment of Sam Rizzo as Managing Director Mr Rizzo is a...

Appointment of Sam Rizzo as Managing Director

Mr Rizzo is a highly regarded project leader with more than 11 years’ experience delivering complex
renewable energy and infrastructure projects, focused on achieving optimal value and return on investment.

He was most recently Regional Programme Leader (Europe) for global energy transition company, Fortescue Future Industries.

This role led the implementation of strategic corporate agreements for complex multi-
billion-dollar projects, which involved entering contractual arrangements with a national utility provider and green renewable energy entities.

Mr Rizzo, commented,
“I am thrilled to embark on an exciting new chapter in my career as Managing Director of Environmental Clean Technologies. Before agreeing to join, I conducted extensive due diligence on ECT and its technology (including a site visit to the impressive Bacchus Marsh production plant in July 2023), and I believe there is significant potential for the Company to play an important part in the global shift towards net zero or near net zero alternatives for fuel, energy, and related products. I look forward to working closely with the team at ECT and bringing my experience and network to the Company as we look to advance and ommercialise ECT’s alternate net zero technologies.”

Non-Executive Chairman, Jason Marinko, said,
“We are very proud to have attracted someone of Sam’s calibre and experience in the energy transition sector to lead ECT through the next chapter of its growth.
Sam’s experience in delivering complex projects, from conception through to commercial contracts with both Government and industry, makes him the ideal person to maximise the commercial opportunities for ECT’s suite of technologies.”

Sam Rizzo was Andrew Forrest's Right Hand Man at Fortescue for many years.

About

I excel in the delivery of complex projects, renewable energy and supporting infrastructure, and identifying how these can be configured to deliver optimal value. This involves a proven method for managing projects in an efficient manner from development to full scale commercial implementation.

Most recently employed in a senior executive role with Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) tasked with
- leading the development of the Europe green renewable energy project portfolios, building the team,
providing mentoring and providing a focus on key objectives and projects.
- undertaking a Strategic review of opportunities and preparing a roadmap for investment focus.
- connecting and aligning with stakeholders including Government Officials and Department Heads,
engaging with public and private Development entities and interfacing with Regional and Municipal
Authorities.
- identifying value optimization in technology as well as commercial and contracting arrangements.

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