Black Swan Graphene Announces the Appointment of Rory Godinho to Its Board of Directors
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) has appointed Rory Godinho to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Godinho brings over 35 years of capital markets experience in mergers, acquisitions, and financings. He is currently a senior partner and Co-Chair of Cozen O'Connor's Canadian Capital Markets and Securities Group, and serves as a Director of Luca Mining Corp. The appointment coincides with Brad Humphrey stepping down from the Board of Directors. Godinho's expertise includes extensive experience in regulatory compliance and a successful track record in helping listed companies raise growth capital.
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) ha nominato Rory Godinho nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto immediato. Godinho porta con sé oltre 35 anni di esperienza nei mercati dei capitali, nelle fusioni, acquisizioni e finanziamenti. Attualmente è socio senior e Co-Chair del Canadian Capital Markets and Securities Group di Cozen O'Connor, e ricopre la carica di Direttore di Luca Mining Corp. La nomina coincide con le dimissioni di Brad Humphrey dal Consiglio di Amministrazione. L'expertise di Godinho include un'ampia esperienza nella compliance regolamentare e un comprovato track record nell'assistenza a società quotate per raccogliere capitali per la crescita.
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) ha nombrado a Rory Godinho en su Junta Directiva, con efecto inmediato. Godinho aporta más de 35 años de experiencia en mercados de capitales, en fusiones, adquisiciones y financiamiento. Actualmente es socio senior y Co-Chair del Canadian Capital Markets and Securities Group de Cozen O'Connor, y se desempeña como Director de Luca Mining Corp. La designación coincide con la renuncia de Brad Humphrey a la Junta Directiva. La experiencia de Godinho incluye una amplia trayectoria en el cumplimiento regulatorio y un historial exitoso en ayudar a empresas cotizadas a obtener capital para su crecimiento.
블랙 스완 그래핀 (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF)가 로리 고디노를 이사회에 즉시 임명했습니다. 고디노는 합병 및 인수, 자금 조달 분야에서 35년 이상의 자본 시장 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 현재 그는 코젠 오코너의 캐나다 자본 시장 및 증권 그룹의 수석 파트너이자 공동 의장을 맡고 있으며, 루카 마이닝 주식회사의 이사로도 활동하고 있습니다. 이번 임명은 브래드 험프리의 이사회 퇴임과 동시에 이루어졌습니다. 고디노는 규제 준수에 대한 광범위한 경험과 상장 기업이 성장 자본을 조달하도록 지원하는 성공적인 실적을 보유하고 있습니다.
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) a nommé Rory Godinho au sein de son Conseil d'Administration, avec effet immédiat. Godinho apporte plus de 35 ans d'expérience dans les marchés de capitaux, notamment en matière de fusions, d'acquisitions et de financements. Il est actuellement associé senior et Co-Président du groupe Canadian Capital Markets and Securities de Cozen O'Connor, et il est directeur de Luca Mining Corp. Cette nomination coïncide avec le départ de Brad Humphrey de la Conseil d'Administration. L'expertise de Godinho comprend une grande expérience en matière de conformité réglementaire et un parcours réussi dans l'aide aux entreprises cotées pour lever des capitaux de croissance.
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) hat Rory Godinho mit sofortiger Wirkung in seinen Vorstand berufen. Godinho bringt über 35 Jahre Erfahrung in den Kapitalmärkten in den Bereichen Fusionen, Übernahmen und Finanzierungen mit. Derzeit ist er Senior Partner und Co-Vorsitzender der Canadian Capital Markets and Securities Group von Cozen O'Connor und fungiert als Direktor der Luca Mining Corp. Die Ernennung fällt mit dem Rücktritt von Brad Humphrey aus dem Vorstand zusammen. Godinhos Expertise umfasst umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Einhaltung von Vorschriften und eine erfolgreiche Bilanz bei der Unterstützung börsennotierter Unternehmen bei der Kapitalaufnahme für das Wachstum.
- Appointment of experienced capital markets professional with 35+ years of expertise
- Strong network in finance sector that could help with future capital raising
- Extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, and public/private financings
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 31, 2024) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (FSE: R96) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rory Godinho to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Godinho, a distinguished legal expert with a strong track record of achievements, brings extensive experience and industry knowledge to Black Swan.
Harry Swan, Chairman of Black Swan, commented: "Having had the opportunity to work with Rory previously, I can personally attest to his exceptional reputation and expertise. On behalf of everyone at Black Swan, I am thrilled to welcome him to our Board. His impressive leadership and deep connections within Canada's business community make him a tremendous asset. Rory's accomplishments align seamlessly with Black Swan's commitment to driving innovation and leadership in the graphene industry.
Rory Godinho
Mr. Godinho has over 35 years of capital markets experience on a broad range of matters including, mergers and acquisitions, public and private equity and debt financings and regulatory compliance. Mr. Godinho is a Director of Luca Mining Corp. (TSXV: LUCA) and one of the Co-founders and financiers of one of Canada's leading lithium resource and technology companies. Through his extensive finance network, Mr. Godinho has helped several listed companies raise significant growth capital. Mr. Godinho is a senior partner, Co-Chair of Cozen O'Connor's Canadian Capital Markets and Securities Group and a member of its Canadian Commercial Executive Committee. Cozen O'Connor is an Amlaw 100 international law firm. Mr. Godinho is the past Chair of the TSX Venture Exchange's National Advisory Committee.
The Company also announces that Brad Humphrey has stepped down from the Board of Directors. Black Swan expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. Humphrey for his valuable insights and contributions during his time with the Company. His dedication and expertise have been instrumental in guiding Black Swan through important stages of growth, and the Company wishes him every success in his current and future endeavors. The entire team at Black Swan looks forward to maintaining a strong relationship with Mr. Humphrey moving forward.
About Black Swan Graphene Inc.
Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several industrial sectors, including concrete, polymers, Li-ion batteries, and others, which are expected to require large volumes of graphene. Black Swan aims to leverage the low cost and green hydroelectricity of the province of Québec as well as the proximity of the province's emerging graphite industry in order to establish an integrated supply chain, reduce overall costs, and accelerate the deployment of graphene usage. On March 27, 2023, Black Swan, Concretene Ltd. and Arup Group Ltd. ("Arup") announced strategic partnerships, establishing a fully integrated supply chain, and providing a turnkey solution for the construction and concrete industries. Arup is a multinational engineering consultancy headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with 18,000 experts working across 140 countries. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan") over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer, with a century-long track record and has been at the forefront of graphene innovation.
More information is available at: www.blackswangraphene.com.
For more information please contact:
Paul Hardy, Vice President - Corporate Development
phardy@blackswangraphene.com
+1 (416) 844-7365
Black Swan Graphene Inc. on behalf of the Board of Directors
Simon Marcotte, CFA, President & Chief Executive Officer
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