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Carl Esprey
Chief Executive Officer at
WARABA GOLD LIMITED
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-03-30
Profile
Carl J.
Esprey is the founder of Lithium Africa Resources Corp., founded in 2021, where the title held is Executive Chairman.
Mr. Esprey is also the founder of Waraba Gold Ltd. (United Kingdom),Botanical Holdings Plc,Elatio Tech Ltd...
Mr. Esprey currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at Waraba Gold Ltd. since 2024.
Mr. Esprey is Executive Chairman at Lithium Africa Corp.
starting in 2026.
Mr. Esprey is Executive Director at Contango Holdings Plc since 2025.
Mr. Esprey is Director at Waraba Gold Mauritius Ltd. and Director at Unearthed Brands Ltd. Former positions include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Atlas African Industries Ltd., Director at Man GLG Partners LLP, Director at Ardan Logistics Kenya Ltd., Director at Ardan Civil Engineering Ltd., Director at Elatio Tech Uk Ltd., and Co-Head of European Basic Resources Investments at GLG Partners LP from 2010 to 2013.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WARABA GOLD LIMITED 11.46% | 2026-04-12 | 6,390,821 ( 11.46% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
8.95% | 2026-03-17 | 1,299,286 ( 8.95% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-03-30 |
| 2025-05-30 | 8,594,437 ( 1.13% ) | 86 890 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Carl Esprey active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CONTANGO HOLDINGS PLC | Director/Board Member | - |
| WARABA GOLD LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-03-23 |
Botanical Holdings Plc
 Botanical Holdings Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Unearthed Brands Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Waraba Gold Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Waraba Gold Ltd. (United Kingdom) Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in gold mining | Founder | - |
Former positions of Carl Esprey
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
GLG Partners LP
 GLG Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance GLG conducts their own analyses and may also use the analyses and certain models of its affiliates as well as third parties. They use many sources of information in their analyses of financial instruments which may be obtained from their affiliates or third parties. In addition, the firm may employ third-party consultants to provide it with fundamental and technical research, including, but not limited to, information regarding various markets, industries and companies. GLG also utilizes a number of investment strategies in connection with its advisory and sub-advisory services depending upon the type and stated investment objectives of each client. | Head-Equity Investments | 2013-01-31 |
Ardan Logistics Kenya Ltd.
 Ardan Logistics Kenya Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oilfield logistics and support services | Director/Board Member | - |
Man GLG Partners LLP
 Man GLG Partners LLP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
Elatio Tech Uk Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
73
1st degree connections
11
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
GLG Partners LP
GLG Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance GLG conducts their own analyses and may also use the analyses and certain models of its affiliates as well as third parties. They use many sources of information in their analyses of financial instruments which may be obtained from their affiliates or third parties. In addition, the firm may employ third-party consultants to provide it with fundamental and technical research, including, but not limited to, information regarding various markets, industries and companies. GLG also utilizes a number of investment strategies in connection with its advisory and sub-advisory services depending upon the type and stated investment objectives of each client. | Finance |
Man GLG Partners LLP
Man GLG Partners LLP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Atlas African Industries Ltd.
 Atlas African Industries Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides project and logistics support services | Industrial Services |
Ardan Logistics Kenya Ltd.
Ardan Logistics Kenya Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oilfield logistics and support services | Energy Minerals |
Waraba Gold Ltd.
 Waraba Gold Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides mineral exploration services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Contango Holdings Plc
 Contango Holdings Plc CoalEnergy Minerals Operates as a mineral resources company that provides coal mining services | Energy Minerals |
Botanical Holdings Plc
Botanical Holdings Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Elatio Tech Ltd. | |
Unearthed Brands Ltd. | |
Waraba Gold Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Waraba Gold Ltd. (United Kingdom) Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in gold mining | Non-Energy Minerals |
Elatio Tech Uk Ltd. |
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