Hazer Group Ltd (ASX:HZR) has welcomed changes to its board including the appointment of chief executive officer Geoff Ward as managing director.
In addition, chief operating officer – mining services of Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) Mike Grey has been appointed a non-executive director of Hazer Group as Mineral Resources’ nominee.
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Hazer chairman Tim Goldsmith said: “I am delighted that Geoff Ward has joined the board of Hazer to serve as manging director – our technology and operations are continuing to progress well, strongly supported by the recent heightened focus on hydrogen and the role it can play in supplying clean energy.
“We have a clear plan for Hazer and are working with great discipline to deliver the milestones that will demonstrate the value of our technology.”
Ward said: “I am delighted to join the board of Hazer Group at this exciting time in the company’s development – there is significant domestic and international interest in hydrogen as a key component of a low-emission, low-cost, reliable energy system of the future.”
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Following the departure from his role as executive general manager of corporate development at Mineral Resources, Simon Rushton has resigned as that company's nominee to Hazer's board.
Goldsmith added: “We would like to thank Simon Rushston for his significant contribution to Hazer during his time as a non-executive director and wish him all the best in his new endeavours after leaving Mineral Resources – he played a valuable role in supporting Hazer’s development and strategy over the last 12 months.”