IGO expands its executive team

ASX-listed mining company IGO Limited has announced two new appointments to its management team, including Marie Bourgoin and Brett Salt.

Ms Bourgoin has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Development Officer – Lithic and is expected to start in August, while Mr Salt will take up the role of Chief Development and Commercial Officer in July.

IGO has appointed a Chief Development Officer – Lithium and selected Ms Bourgoin to this position to strengthen its focus on the lithium business and oversee its value growth.

Ms Bourgoin would also be responsible for leveraging the South Perth-based mining company’s investment in Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia.

The resources industry professional will join IGO after more than nine years at BHP, where she most recently served as vice president of global warehousing, inventory, logistics and real estate.

During her tenure, Ms. Bourgoin also served as general manager of BHP’s iron ore division at Newman and general manager of integrated production and stripping operations.

Previously, Ms. Bourgoin worked at Rio Tinto for approximately seven years in various positions.

As Chief Development and Commercial Officer, Mr. Salt would be responsible for driving IGO’s growth, business development and commercial potential.

Mr Salt has extensive experience in the resources, commodities and intra-state industries and has worked for both ASX-listed and privately held companies.

He currently serves as managing director and CEO of Redivium Limited after joining the company in October 2023, and previously spent nine months as commercial director of Fremantle Ports.

Mr. Salt also previously worked for Rio Tinto, Ferrexpo PLC and Turquoise Hill Resources.

IGO managing director and CEO Ivan Vella said Ms Bourgoin and Mr Salt would contribute to the company’s development as it prepares for its next stage of growth.

“Marie is ideally positioned to take over our lithium portfolio with her impressive track record in operational excellence, strategy and asset optimization, while Brett has extensive experience and capabilities in corporate development, product marketing and logistics, as well as deep connections to global markets freight,” Mr. Vella said.

“The initial focus will be on maximizing the value of our interests in Greenbushes and the Kwinana refinery through the TLEA joint venture.

“I believe they will bring fresh ideas and energy to these key assets as we continue to unlock their full potential.”