African Potash (LON:AFPO), the exploration company focused on sub-Saharan potash assets, has added vastly experienced Elias Pungong to its board as a non-executive director.
Ernst & Young veteran Pungong has advised governments, multi-nationals and private sector institutions across Africa on strategy, operation, and general management issues.
He will support African Potash in its growth strategy as it develops the Lac Dinga potash project in the Republic of Congo.
“Elias has a proven and acute understanding of Francophone Africa, and in particular resource development in the region. He has a first class network and will be invaluable in orchestrating the development of Lac Dinga and compatible resources, as we look to build a vertically integrated fertiliser company,” said Chris Cleverly, executive chairman of African Potash.
Pungong will slip into the seat vacated by Ed Marlow, who is stepping down from the African Potash board.