Kenmare Resources plc announces the appointment of Andrew Webbas a Non-Executive Director and Chair designate. Mr. Webbwas appointed to the Board on 2 December 2021and is expected to succeed Steven McTiernanas Chair of Kenmare?s Board of Directors. Mr. McTiernanwill step down from the Board following the Company?s 2022 Annual General Meeting, having completed a nine-year term on the Board. Mr. Webb?s appointment follows a thorough evaluation and succession process led by the Nomination Committee, in conjunction with independent executive search firm, The Effective Board LLP. Mr. Webb brings significant financial and natural resources experience to the Kenmare Board, as well as valuable commercial expertise, insight and strategic leadership. Steven McTiernanwas appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Group in March 2013 and as Chair in June 2014. Under his leadership, the Group has developed significantly, successfully completing three growth projects, with production and profitability records set in H1 2021. Andrew Webbbrings extensive natural resources and financial advisory experience to the Board. Mr. Webb was previously a Managing Director at Rothschild & Co. in the Global Advisory team, where he worked for 25 years until September 2018. During this time, Andrew advised governments, private and listed companies and joint ventures on strategy, fundraisings, debt financings, mergers, on and off-market acquisitions, disposals and restructurings.