Ionic Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:IXR, OTC:IXRRF) has thanked long-serving chief financial officer (CFO) Brett Dickson for his contribution to the company after he announced his resignation from the role as well as the company secretary position.
In addition, the board has wished Dickson all the best for the future.
Replacing Dickson will be Lynden Polonsky as acting CFO in addition to his role as the company’s chief development officer and Mark Licciardo as company secretary, effective immediately.
New acting CFO
Polonsky has more than 20 years of experience in the mining and finance sectors, having completed merger, acquisition, divestment and capital markets transactions across a range of industries including natural resources, infrastructure and renewable energy.
He has worked for mining companies, leading global investment banks and was a founding partner at a boutique corporate advisory firm.
Polonsky has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree from the University of Melbourne and qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
Extensive experience
Licciardo, of Acclime Corporate Services, has extensive experience working with boards of ASX-listed companies in the areas of corporate governance, accounting and finance and company secretarial practice.
His expertise is in developing and guiding effective governance and he is considered a leader in this sector.
As company secretary for IonicRE and in line with ASX Listing Rule 12.6, Licciardo is the person responsible for communication between IonicRE and the ASX.
Licciardo’s 40-year corporate career has encompassed executive roles in banking and finance, funds management, investment and infrastructure development.
He was the managing director and founder of Mertons Corporate Services, which was acquired by Acclime in 2022, and is currently partner and managing director of Acclime’s Listed Services division and a non-executive director of various public (including ASX-listed) and private companies.