Bannerman Energy Ltd (ASX:BMN, OTCQX:BNNLF, NSX:BMN) is pleased to advise of further key appointments to its Board of Directors and senior management team.
Felicity Gooding – Non-Executive Director
Ms Felicity Gooding has been appointed to the Bannerman Board as a non-executive director, effective 22 January 2025.
Felicity is a proven senior finance executive with over 20 years’ experience in senior finance and management roles within multinational and ASX-listed organisations, based in both Australia and internationally. Her core areas of expertise include strategic and financial analysis, debt funding, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and sustainability reporting. She has deep experience across a range of key industry sectors, notably green energy, mining, infrastructure, consumer goods, agriculture and philanthropy.
Felicity is currently the Chief Financial Officer of lithium development business, Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL). Previously, she held the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Commercial at Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a subsidiary of Fortescue (ASX:FMG). Prior to this, Felicity held a variety of senior positions for Tattarang Pty Ltd and the Minderoo Foundation, including Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Her early career featured positions at Sirius Minerals plc, Diageo plc and PwC Australia.
Read more about Felicity here.
“I am very pleased to welcome Felicity to the Bannerman Board. Her track record in finance and deep experience in green energy funding provides valuable expertise to Bannerman’s immediate and long-term strategy. Felicity’s exceptional calibre complements the strength and depth of our Board as we advance Etango towards targeted development and commercial uranium production.”
Matthew Horgan – Vice President, Corporate Development
Mr Matthew (Matt) Horgan has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Corporate Development commencing on 28 January 2025.
Matt is a high-performing mining executive who has worked across a variety of functional areas including technical (chemical engineering), marketing, commercial, investor relations, project development, and corporate development/M&A. In particular, he has recent and direct experience in the technical and commercial project development of African domiciled mineral assets.
Prior to joining Bannerman, Matt held the role of Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at ASX-listed Tanzanian rare earths developer, Peak Rare Earths (ASX:PEK). Prior to that, he was a Senior Associate at leading boutique investment bank, Azure Capital.
Matt’s early career spanned approximately 10 years with global aluminium major, Alcoa (NYSE:AA). There he held various roles including Manager, Global Corporate Development and Business Development and Commercial and Marketing Specialist.
Read more about Matt here.
“I am excited about Matt joining our senior leadership team. He is a highly professional and deeply considered executive who will make a valuable contribution to Bannerman. Critically, Matt is also passionate about mining development within Africa. He is an excellent fit with our business and I look forward to working with him closely as we commercialise Etango and capture the full opportunity that this world-class uranium asset presents.”
The full announcement can be downloaded here.