Board of Directors
Nicholas Curtis B. A. (Hons) Executive Chairman Appointed Executive Chairman of the Company in 2004. Prior to this Nick was President and Chief Executive Officer. He has over 20 years background in mining and finance including founding Sino Gold Limited, an Australian public company with gold mining assets in China and serving as Chairman for five years until November 2005. Nick also serves as Chairman of St Vincents & Mater Health Sydney Limited and as a Director on the Boards of the Sisters of Charity Health Service and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.
David Oliver Davidson Director - Non Executive David is an independent Director of the Company and joined the Board on 28 March 2002. He has had a distinguished career with ICI and DuPont. An Australian, he has lived and worked in Europe and North America and held a number of Senior Executive roles with global responsibilities. He is a former Director of ICI America Inc. Since returning to Australia, David has been providing executive and corporate advice on organisation development and strategy.
Jake Klein Director - Non Executive Appointed an independent Director of the Company, Jake joined the Board on 28 August 2004. He is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Sino Gold Ltd and President of Australia China Business Council NSW. Jake has over 14 years experience in senior finance and managerial positions. He brings invaluable knowledge of management of operations in China gained through his role as Chief Executive Officer of Sino Gold Limited.
Liam Forde Director - Non Executive Lead Independent Director William (Liam) Forde joined Lynas Corporation as a Non Executive Director in December 2007. He is the Lead Independent Director of the Company. Liam has many years experience in senior finance and managerial positions in both Ireland and Australia. He is currently a director of Westpac Banking Corporation's Westpac Funds Management Limited and Chairman of Hastings Funds Management Ltd. In addition Liam is a member of several advisory boards and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Liam was Chief Executive Officer of Baulderstone Hornibrook Pty. Ltd. from 2002 to 2005, following 15 years as Chief Financial Officer for the company. |