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- Lithium Australia (LIT) promotes CEO Simon Linge to the company’s board
- Mr Linge brings more than 25 years of global manufacturing and recycling expertise
- His tenure has already seen achievements, including a joint development partnership with Mineral Resources
- His promotion is expected to drive the company’s long-term strategic goals.
- Lithium Australia closed up 3.95 per cent, trading at 4 cents
Lithium Australia (LIT) has appointed Simon Linge to the company’s board, in addition to his current role as CEO, effective immediately.
Mr Linge has more than 25 years experience in global manufacturing, recycling, and engineering services, and has made significant strides since taking over as CEO in January 2023.
He is recognised for his expertise in driving strategic initiatives, particularly in expanding recycling efforts and seeking collaborative opportunities for the company’s patented technologies.
Before joining Lithium Australia, Mr Linge held key leadership positions, including an executive role at Pact Group, a company dedicated to the circular economy, specializing in waste reduction through innovative packaging, reuse, and recycling solutions.
He also served as the Managing Director and CEO of Bradken, a global manufacturer of alloyed steel components primarily serving the mining sector.
“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,” LIT Chair George Bauk said.
“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.”
Lithium Australia closed up 3.95 per cent, trading at 4 cents.
