Australian battery technology leader Lithium Australia has announced that Adrian Griffin will retire as managing director of the Company, effective from 31 May 2022.
From 1 June 2022, Mr Griffin will take on the newly created position of technical advisor to Lithium Australia as the company enters a new phase in terms of development of its LFP cathode powder production and battery recycling business divisions,
Chairman George Bauk thanked Mr Griffin for “his many years of dedicated service to the Company”.
“Under his leadership, Lithium Australia has acquired and successfully advanced a number of battery materials opportunities under the Lithium Australia banner,” Mr Bauk noted.
“Today, our key businesses – VSPC and Envirostream – are both accelerating towards greater production capacity.
“It’s reassuring to know that Adrian will remain involved with the Company in a technical role, so we can continue to benefit from his valuable contributions.
“With a clear path to the future, the Company looks forward to appointing a new managing director, who, benefitting from the strong foundations laid by Adrian and the team, can drive the next phase of development with a clear focus on expanding commercialisation and production opportunities.”
According to Mr Bauk, the board has begun a global search for a suitably qualified candidate to replace Mr Griffin as managing director.
“The Board has begun a global search for a highly qualified candidate able to manage geographically diverse operations on a permanent basis,” he said.
“In the interim, structures are in place to effectively manage the Company and its business divisions.”
