Leo Lithium Limited announced the appointment of Joe Belladonna as Joint Company Secretary effective from 1 August 2022. Joe is a respected and highly experienced CFO, with more than 20 years' experience in the prudent financial and commercial management of listed mining companies. Prior to joining Leo Lithium, Joe was CFO and Company Secretary of Western Areas Ltd. During his 16+ years at Western Areas, Joe built a high performing accounting and finance function and established the internal control and reporting environment of the group as it discovered, developed and commissioned multiple nickel sulphide mines and processing plants.

Joe was responsible for all capital raising and convertible bonds offerings of the group. Joe has in-depth knowledge and developed relationships with both local and international offtake customers, participating and leading commercial negotiations with metal buyers and smelter operators. He was a trusted advisor to the Board being responsible for the strategic finance, treasury, risk and governance areas for Western Areas, including being a key team member in business development activities and negotiations, culminating in the AUD 1.2 billion takeover by battery metals miner IGO Ltd. in June 2022.

Joe is a Certified Practicing Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting & Information Systems) from Edith Cowan University. Current Company Secretary, Nathan Bartrop, will remain with the Company as Joint Company Secretary.