Guardian Metal Resources plc non-executive director and chairman David Ovadia has stepped down.
His replacement from 11 December is independent non-executive director J.T. Starzecki who will additionally be a member of the remuneration committee.
The company has also appointed Benjamin James Hodges as financial director, effective from today.
Mr Ovadia was chairman of Guardian and under its first name of Golden Metal Resources for over three years.
“It has been a privilege and a pleasure to have served as chairman since the company was set up, during which time it achieved a successful IPO and has seen a substantial growth in activity and share price,” said Mr Ovadia.
“I am confident that it now stands ready for a new and exciting phase of maturity as it moves to accelerate development of the Pilot Mountain and other projects, and I have taken the decision that this is the right time for me to retire fully from corporate activities and to make way for new ideas and skills to be introduced in my place.
“I wish the company and its staff every success.”
Incoming chairman Mr Starzecki added: “I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Mr Ovadia for serving as our chairman since September 2021.
“His contributions in helping Guardian Metal move from concept to listed company have been invaluable and I wish him the best in his future endeavours.”
Mr Starzecki, who was appointed a Guardian NED in September 2023, lives in the USA and is a member of the company’s board.
BEN HODGES
Financial director Mr Hodges is a Fellow of CPA Australia with 25 years’ experience in both the accounting profession and in industry, including more than 16 years in natural resources.
His experience also includes working with publicly listed growth companies.
Mr Hodges owns 115,010 shares in Guardian through a self-invested personal pension.