Mr Lynch is a highly experienced international company director and chief executive, with a strong background in mining and mining-related businesses across Australia, Asia and North America and a proven track record in advancing shareholder value.

A senior mining engineer and manager, he has more than 30 years’ experience in the global industry, including previous posts with leading resources companies such as MIM Holdings, New Hope Corporation, Orica and VLI, during which time he was responsible for multi-million dollar international operations.

At Sayona Mining, Mr Lynch led the company’s transformation from small-cap explorer into a multibillion-dollar lithium miner, with the successful launch of production in Quebec, Canada in 2023 and development of exploration assets.

Mr Lynch professional qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours) at the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Diploma of Business (Accounting) at Monash University and a Company Director Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.