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RNS Number : 0247Z Tirupati Graphite PLC 01 April 2026
1 April 2026
Tirupati Graphite plc
('Tirupati' or the 'Company')
Board and Management Update
Tirupati Graphite plc (TGR.L), the specialist flake graphite company and
supplier of the critical mineral for the global energy transition, announces
changes to its Board and the appointment of a CFO.
Board
Mark Rollins has transitioned from Executive Chairman to Non-Executive
Chairman. Mark has spent significant time supporting the restructuring and
turnaround since the start of 2025. His move to non-executive chair reflects
the advanced stage of progress to date, and aligns with the Company's
commitment to maintaining high standards of corporate governance.
Management
The Company has appointed Mr Thomas Hill as full-time CFO, effective from
today. Further details about Mr Thomas Hill:
· Based in London, Thomas has over 25 years of experience in working in
the natural resource sector, most recently as Finance Director of Hummingbird
Resources plc for 15 years, during which time it grew from a private
exploration company to build and operate two gold mines in West Africa.
· Prior to this, Thomas was a Senior Audit Manager within BDO LLP's
natural resources department, where he worked extensively with mining and
exploration companies and was involved with numerous corporate transactions.
Thomas has a metallurgy, economics and management degree from Trinity College,
Oxford, and is currently Honorary Treasurer of the Institute of Materials,
Minerals and Mining (www.iom3.org).
Commenting on his appointment as CFO, Thomas Hill commented said:
"I am excited to be joining a team with the objective of developing a world
leading graphite company and to play a significant role in the global energy
transition in producing this critical mineral."
Arun Somani, CEO, commented:
"We would like to welcome Thomas to the team at this important point in the
Company's journey to lead the Company's accounting and finance function as we
continue to deliver on the operational turnaround going forward. We look
forward to providing further updates in due course."
ENDS
Enquiries:
Tirupati Graphite Plc info@tirupati.co.uk (mailto:info@tirupati.co.uk) info@tirupati.co.uk (mailto:info@tirupati.co.uk)
IR@tirupati.co.uk (mailto:IR@tirupati.co.uk)
Arun Somani - Chief Executive Officer IR@tirupati.co.uk (mailto:IR@tirupati.co.uk)
+44 7356 057 265
Alastair Bath - Investor Relations +44 7356 057 265
info@tirupati.co.uk (mailto:info@tirupati.co.uk)
IR@tirupati.co.uk (mailto:IR@tirupati.co.uk)
+44 7356 057 265
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