Sayona Mining Limited announced the appointment of highly experienced international company director and chief executive, Brett Lynch, as the company’s new Australia based Managing Director responsible for advancing Sayona's strategic lithium portfolio in Canada and Western Australia. A senior mining engineer and manager, Mr. Lynch has more than 30 years' experience in the global industry, including posts with leading resources companies MIM Holdings, New Hope Corporation, VLI Pty Ltd. and Orica Limited, during which time he was responsible for multimillion dollar international operations. Welcoming the appointment, Sayona's outgoing Managing Director, Dan O'Neill, said Mr. Lynch had the necessary international experience to drive the company forward amid growing global demand for lithium. Mr. O'Neill said he would remain on Sayona's Board as a Non-Executive Director, ensuring a smooth transition to the new company leadership.