INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD. ANNOUNCES JOSEPH A. MILLS AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
International Battery Metals (TSXV: IBAT) has appointed Joseph A. Mills as its new Chief Executive Officer and board member, effective April 7, 2025. Mills brings over 40 years of experience in oil & gas upstream, midstream, and mineral businesses, with a track record of leading three public companies and two private exploration & production companies.
Mills holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Houston and a BBA in Petroleum Land Management from the University of Texas. He succeeds Iris Jancik, who had served as CEO since August 2024.
The new CEO expressed enthusiasm about joining IBAT, emphasizing the company's potential, strong foundation, and talented team. John Burba, Chairman of the Board, highlighted Mills' experience, strategic vision, and leadership capabilities as key factors in driving the company's next growth phase.
International Battery Metals (TSXV: IBAT) ha nominato Joseph A. Mills come nuovo Amministratore Delegato e membro del consiglio, con effetto dal 7 aprile 2025. Mills porta con sé oltre 40 anni di esperienza nei settori petrolifero e del gas, sia upstream che midstream, e nelle attività minerarie, con un comprovato track record nella guida di tre aziende pubbliche e due aziende private di esplorazione e produzione.
Mills possiede un MBA in Finanza presso l'Università di Houston e una BBA in Gestione dei Terreni Petroliferi presso l'Università del Texas. Sostituisce Iris Jancik, che ha ricoperto il ruolo di CEO da agosto 2024.
Il nuovo CEO ha espresso entusiasmo per l'ingresso in IBAT, sottolineando il potenziale dell'azienda, la sua solida base e il team talentuoso. John Burba, Presidente del Consiglio, ha evidenziato l'esperienza di Mills, la visione strategica e le capacità di leadership come fattori chiave per guidare la prossima fase di crescita dell'azienda.
International Battery Metals (TSXV: IBAT) ha nombrado a Joseph A. Mills como su nuevo Director Ejecutivo y miembro de la junta, con efecto a partir del 7 de abril de 2025. Mills aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en los sectores de petróleo y gas, tanto upstream como midstream, y en negocios minerales, con un historial comprobado en la dirección de tres empresas públicas y dos empresas privadas de exploración y producción.
Mills tiene un MBA en Finanzas de la Universidad de Houston y una BBA en Gestión de Tierras Petroleras de la Universidad de Texas. Sucede a Iris Jancik, quien se desempeñó como CEO desde agosto de 2024.
El nuevo CEO expresó su entusiasmo por unirse a IBAT, enfatizando el potencial de la empresa, su sólida base y su talentoso equipo. John Burba, Presidente de la Junta, destacó la experiencia de Mills, su visión estratégica y sus capacidades de liderazgo como factores clave para impulsar la próxima fase de crecimiento de la empresa.
International Battery Metals (TSXV: IBAT)는 Joseph A. Mills를 새로운 CEO이자 이사로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 임기는 2025년 4월 7일부터 시작됩니다. Mills는 석유 및 가스 분야에서 40년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있으며, 공기업 3개와 민간 탐사 및 생산 기업 2개의 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
Mills는 휴스턴 대학교에서 금융 MBA를, 텍사스 대학교에서 석유 토지 관리 학사(BBA)를 취득했습니다. 그는 2024년 8월부터 CEO로 재직해온 Iris Jancik의 후임입니다.
새로운 CEO는 IBAT에 합류하게 된 것에 대해 열정을 표명하며, 회사의 잠재력, 탄탄한 기반, 재능 있는 팀을 강조했습니다. 이사회 의장인 John Burba는 Mills의 경험, 전략적 비전 및 리더십 능력이 회사의 다음 성장 단계를 이끄는 핵심 요소라고 강조했습니다.
International Battery Metals (TSXV: IBAT) a nommé Joseph A. Mills en tant que nouveau Directeur Général et membre du conseil d'administration, à compter du 7 avril 2025. Mills apporte plus de 40 ans d'expérience dans les secteurs du pétrole et du gaz, tant en amont qu'en milieu de chaîne, ainsi que dans les affaires minérales, avec un parcours éprouvé à la tête de trois entreprises publiques et de deux entreprises privées d'exploration et de production.
Mills détient un MBA en finance de l'Université de Houston et une BBA en gestion des terres pétrolières de l'Université du Texas. Il succède à Iris Jancik, qui a été CEO depuis août 2024.
Le nouveau CEO a exprimé son enthousiasme à rejoindre IBAT, soulignant le potentiel de l'entreprise, sa solide base et son équipe talentueuse. John Burba, Président du Conseil, a souligné l'expérience de Mills, sa vision stratégique et ses capacités de leadership comme des facteurs clés pour conduire la prochaine phase de croissance de l'entreprise.
International Battery Metals (TSXV: IBAT) hat Joseph A. Mills als neuen Geschäftsführer und Vorstandsmitglied mit Wirkung zum 7. April 2025 ernannt. Mills bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung in der Öl- und Gasindustrie, sowohl upstream als auch midstream, sowie im Bereich Mineralien mit und hat bereits drei börsennotierte Unternehmen sowie zwei private Explorations- und Produktionsunternehmen geleitet.
Mills hat einen MBA in Finanzen von der Universität Houston und einen BBA in Petroleum Land Management von der Universität Texas. Er folgt auf Iris Jancik, die seit August 2024 CEO war.
Der neue CEO äußerte seine Begeisterung für den Eintritt bei IBAT und betonte das Potenzial des Unternehmens, die starke Basis und das talentierte Team. John Burba, Vorsitzender des Vorstands, hob Mills' Erfahrung, strategische Vision und Führungsfähigkeiten als entscheidende Faktoren hervor, um die nächste Wachstumsphase des Unternehmens voranzutreiben.
- Appointment of experienced CEO with over 40 years in relevant industries
- New CEO has proven track record of M&A transactions
- Strong leadership experience as CEO of multiple public and private companies
- Short tenure of previous CEO (8 months) suggests potential leadership instability
Mr. Mills has extensive experience in the oil & gas upstream, midstream and mineral businesses. Over his 40+ plus year career, Mr. Mills has closed numerous M&A transactions and has served as CEO of three public companies and two private exploration & production companies. He has held various leadership and board positions in private and public companies, including CEO, president, chairman of the board and audit committee chair. Mr. Mills is a graduate of the University of
Mr. Mills commented; "I am pleased and honored to join International Battery Metals Ltd. and work with the Board and its employees to further develop and enhance the Company's business strategy and execution at such a pivotal time in the Company's history. This is a company with incredible potential, a strong foundation, and a very talented team. I look forward to working closely with the Board, our employees, and partners to drive our vision forward and create meaningful shareholder value for all of our stakeholders."
"The Board is pleased to welcome Joseph Mills as the next Chief Executive Officer of International Battery Metals, Ltd. He brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision, and a proven track record of leadership that we believe will be instrumental in guiding the Company into its next chapter of growth and innovation. We are confident that under his leadership, the Company will continue to execute on its mission and deliver long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and employees" said John Burba, Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Mills succeeds Iris Jancik, who was named CEO of IBAT in August 2024. The Company wishes to thank Ms. Jancik for her contributions.
About International Battery Metals Ltd.
The Company's direct lithium extraction technology is based on proprietary lithium extraction media housed in patented extraction towers that are enclosed in a modular, transportable platform that is able to be loaded and brought into production within a condensed time frame after arrival on a customer site.
Utilizing the patented technology, the Company's focus has been on advanced extraction of lithium chloride from ground water salt brine deposits and returning the same water to the subsurface aquifer. The Company's unique patented technology ensures faster delivery of lithium chloride while ensuring minimal environmental impact.
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