About
Summit Minerals is focused on strategic exploration of niobium and rare earths in Brazil and projects across uranium, lithium and rare earths in Canada and Western Australia.
BOARD & MANAGEMENT
Peretz Schapiro
Non-Executive Chairman
MAF
- Masters degree in Applied Finance and has been a global investor for more than a decade.
- Understands the fundamental parameters, strategic drivers, market requirements and what it takes for a high-growth business.
- Diverse professional background, with deep experience in resource exploration, management consulting, marketing, fundraising and corporate finance.
- Chairman of ASX-listed Loyal Lithium Ltd (ASX:LLI).
Mr Jiahe “Gower” He
Managing Director
- Highly respected and experienced mining executive and a certified CPA with over 20 years’ experience in the resources sector.
- Has held various senior positions at Mitsui & Co (Australia) for over 16 years, overseeing Mitsui’s strategic trade and investment activities across a variety of commodities including Lithium, Nickel, and other battery related minerals.
- Former Executive Director of Delta Lithium (ASX: DLI) and saw the transformation of the company from a junior gold explorer to a recognised Australian Lithium player.
- Prior to joining Summit, he was CEO of Equinox Resources (ASX:EQN) and expanded his exposure to the EV industry in Canada.
Bishoy Habib
Non-Executive Director
BSc (Software Engineering)
- Mr Habib holds a Bachelor’s in Applied Science (Software Eng) and has been a global investor for more than a decade, with a particular focus in the resources sector.
- A qualified and experienced leader, with over 15 years’ project delivery and management experience in large multinational organisations.
- Mr Habib has a strong understanding of the resources sector, with access to a wide-reaching network and project delivery expertise across Africa, Middle East, Europe and South America.
Jamie Wright
Non Executive Director
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Applied Geology
Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance
- Extensive executive and Board experience across a range of critical mineral
- Substantial banking and finance experience advising companies in the mining and other sectors. He has led business turnarounds, been responsible for project development and assisted companies with corporate initiatives and funding
- Mr. Wright provides strategy advice through his business RJW Capital and is a Director of Cherish Metals, a Director of Community Living Options and is the Chair of the Governing Council of the Australian Science and Mathematics School
- Mr. Wright has a Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Applied Geology, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and is a member of both the AusIMM and the AICD.
Stuart Peterson
Chief Geologist
BSc (Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences)
- Mr Peterson has more than 17 years Geological and industry experience, including in the development of Lithium, Nickel and Rear Earth Projects across Australia and International regions.
- In his previous role as GM Geology for Global Lithium (ASX: GL1) Stuart was instrumental in driving the success of the Manna Lithium Deposit.
- Throughout his career, Mr Peterson has specialised in the development and execution of exploration programs with demonstrated success in asset valuation and value adding through targeted field operations. Mr Peterson holds a Bachelor of Science (specialising in Structural Geology) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAuzIMM).
Jonathan King
Exploration Director
BSc Hons (Geology) MAIG
- Geologist/geochemist, independent consultant and public company director that has been involved primarily in the international search for economic mineral deposits in technical, and corporate positions for 30 years.
- Has led several major mapping, technical evaluation and geochemistry reinterpretation projects for greenfields and near-mine target generation and exploration programs in Korea, Fiji, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, China, Africa, Indonesia, USA, and Australia.
- Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists.
Leonard Math
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Chartered Accountant
BCom (Accounting
& Information Systems)
- A Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years of resources industry experience.
- Previously worked as an auditor at Deloitte and is experienced with public company responsibilities including ASX and ASIC compliance, control and implementation of corporate governance, statutory financial reporting and shareholder relations.
- Has held multiple Director, CFO and Company Secretary roles for ASX listed companies.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Constitution
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Plan
Trading Policy
