- Infinity significantly strengthens the Board with the appointment of European based lithium industry expert Vincent Ledoux-Pedailles
- European based Executive with significant lithium market experience highlights continued European focus
Mr Ledoux-Pedailles has been involved in the lithium industry since 2011, initially with Talison Lithium Limited in Australia. He has held roles monitoring various metals and industrial minerals markets at international metals and minerals research and consulting company Roskill.
Vincent also led the lithium and battery materials research team at London based global data and information service group IHS Markit (‘IHS’), where he first focused on basic chemical commodities and led the EMEA Chlor-alkali team. Having covered the entire industry’s supply chain from the extraction of the raw materials, their conversion to chemicals and battery materials used in cathodes, and the progression to end uses such as in electric vehicles, energy storage systems and portable electronics, Vincent brings extensive industry experience and perspective in highly specialised lithium chemicals.
Infinity Managing Director, Ryan Parkin, said: “Infinity is delighted with the outcomes of the lithium hydroxide scoping study, and the appointment of Vincent to the Board of Infinity. Vincent’s depth of industry expertise and strong network throughout Europe reinforces Infinity’s focus on engaging with potential strategic, technological and offtake partners in the progression of the San Jose Lithium Project in the world’s second largest electric vehicle market. Vincent’s industry knowledge and expertise in the broader industrial chemicals market will provide immense value when considering the nature of offtake agreements in a highly specialised segment. With his lithium market credentials, strong leadership qualities and team mentality, we are excited to welcome Vincent to the Board to drive Infinity and the strategically significant San Jose Lithium Project forward.”
The rapid evolution in cathode technologies and the lithium chemicals market has resulted in increasing focus on opportunities for lithium hydroxide and in particular the availability of product from non-Chinese based converters. The proximity of San Jose to growing European markets provides significant strategic value to European cathode producers and lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers, as Europe addresses surety of supply to support what is projected to be the 2nd largest electric vehicle market. The appointment of Vincent to the Board of Infinity further strengthens the Company’s focus on European developments after his recent appointment to lead European corporate strategy.
Vincent has been working with Infinity over the last quarter of 2018 in his capacity as Vice President of European Corporate Strategy and Business Development. He is a regular speaker at various industry events across the world presenting at chemical, mining, and energy related conferences, and is scheduled to present at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (‘AABC’) “Global Battery Raw Materials Symposium Balancing Supply, Demand & Costs for Battery Component Materials” on 29 January 2019.
