SLI - Standard Lithium Strengthens C-Suite: Salah Gamoudi Appointed CFO Kara Norman Steps Into New Role as CAO | Benzinga
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Standard Lithium Ltd. ("Standard Lithium" or the "Company") (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:SLI) (FRA:S5L), a leading near-commercial lithium company, today announced an enhanced C-suite with the addition of Salah Gamoudi as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2023. This decision aligns with the Company's efforts to bolster its senior leadership as it prepares for a dynamic phase of growth.
Robert Mintak, CEO and Director of Standard Lithium, stated, "As we place greater emphasis on commercial construction, resource expansion, and strategic partnerships, Salah's addition is timely. Kara Norman's leadership as CFO, especially during our early growth and the NYSE American listing, has been foundational. With Salah joining as CFO and Kara transitioning to the Chief Accounting Officer role, we're strategically positioning our leadership for the Company's next chapter."
Salah Gamoudi commented, "Joining Standard Lithium at this pivotal moment is very exciting. The team's commitment to sustainable, American-based lithium production, and strategic growth resonates with me. Drawing from my energy sector experience, I'm eager to further the Company's mission and contribute to amplifying value for our shareholders."
Mr. Gamoudi has most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of SandRidge Energy, Inc. from April 2020 to September 2023 (NYSE:SD). During his tenure at SandRidge, the company experienced a significant increase in value, delivering substantial returns to shareholders. Prior to joining SandRidge, Mr. Gamoudi had most recently served as the Chief Accounting Officer of Jones Energy, Inc. from October 2018 until April 2020. Mr. Gamoudi previously had served in the same role for Remora Petroleum, LP from May 2017 until October 2018. Prior to joining Remora, Mr. Gamoudi served as Controller for Glacier Oil & Gas Corp. and its predecessor company, Miller Energy Resources, from July 2015 until May 2017. Prior to ...