(TheNewswire)
Highlights:
-
- Former Xstrata plc executive, Mr.Ian Woolsey, has joined Jervois as Group Manager – InformationTechnology (“IT”)
- Mr. Woolsey will lead the ITintegration of Freeport Cobalt in Finland, Idaho Cobalt Operations inthe United States and the São Miguel Paulista nickel-cobalt refineryin Brazil
- Mr. Woolsey joins Jervois aftermore than 10 years with Glencore Xstrata where he led the ITintegration of major cross-border transactions including the Xstrataacquisition of MIM Holdings, Falconbridge and the Xstrata-Glencoremerger
TheNewswire - 8 September 2021 - Jervois Global Limited (“ Jervois ” or the“ Company ”) (ASX:JRV) (TSXV:JRV) (OTC:JRVMF) is pleased to announceMr. Ian Woolsey has joined as Group Manager (“ GM ”) –Information Technology (“ IT ”).
Mr. Woolsey has over 30 years of global experienceacross IT Strategy and Planning, ERP Program Management, ChiefInformation Officer and Chief Technology Officer roles across theResources and Government sectors, including a decade of CIO / ITleadership experience with Glencore Xstrata. He has a proven trackrecord in:
-
- Global ERP strategy and implementation;
- IT transformational change, including post-M&Aintegration for rapid delivery of synergies; and
- Executive management of the IT function withsignificant resources and expenditure, across diverse functions,cultures, and geographies.
Mr. Woolsey joined Xstrata plc in 2003 as the Global ITProjects Manager, responsible for the implementation of standard ITinfrastructure across 10 business units in 7 countries. Hetransitioned to Toronto, Canada in 2006, with responsibility fordelivering the successful IT integration of the newly acquiredFalconbridge business. In 2008, Mr Woolsey transferred to XstrataNickel as General Manager Business Services, where he led thesuccessful deployment of an integrated SAP solution for XstrataNickel’s global operations, across 7 sites in 4 languages.
This included coverage for Xstrata’s IntegratedNickel Operations, which included the custom feed and intermediatepurchasing and recycling division, Xstrata Nickel InternationalLimited, ran by current Jervois commercial executive Mr. KlausWollhaf.
Mr. Woolsey returned to Australia in 2012 as GeneralManager Business Systems and Integration for Xstrata Coal, then led ITintegration efforts across Glencore Copper following the sale ofXstrata to Glencore in 2013.
Prior to Xstrata, Ian was an Associate Partner withAccenture, working across Australia and Asia formore than a decade, and began his career with IBM Australia.
Since 2014 when he left Glencore, Mr. Woolsey hascontinued to focus on delivering ERP-enabled transformationinitiatives for Mining and Public Sector organisations. He holds aBachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Master of Commerce(Economics) from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
Jervois is pleased to welcome an operating executive ofMr. Woolsey’s caliber as it implements the requisite IT systems,reporting and governance controls across its expanding portfolio ofoperating assets.
On behalf of Jervois Global Limited
Bryce Crocker, CEO
For further information, please contact:
Investors and analysts: James May Chief Financial Officer Jervois Global | Media: Nathan Ryan NWR Communications nathan.ryan@nwrcommunications.com.au Mob: +61 420 582 887 |
Forward-LookingStatements
This news release may containcertain “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of theUnited States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 andapplicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release,the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”,“expect”, “target, “plan”, “forecast”, “may”,“schedule”, “expected” and other similar words or expressionsidentify forward-looking statements or information. Theseforward-looking statements or information may relate to integration ofbusinesses into the Jervois group and certain other factors orinformation. Such statements represent Jervois’ current views withrespect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number ofassumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable byJervois, are inherently subject to significant business, economic,competitive, political and social risks, contingencies anduncertainties. Many factors, both known and unknown, could causeresults, performance or achievements to be materially different fromthe results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressedor implied by such forward-looking statements. Jervois does notintend, and does not assume any obligation, to update theseforward-looking statements or information to reflect changes inassumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affectionssuch statements and information other than as required by applicablelaws, rules and regulations.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor itsRegulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies ofthe TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy oraccuracy of this release.
Copyright (c) 2021 TheNewswire - All rights reserved.