Australian Strategic Materials advised the appointment of CEO Ms. Rowena Smith as Managing Director, to take effect 6 March 2023. Mr. Ian Gandel, Chair of ASM, said this was a natural progression following Ms. Smith's appointment as CEO in July 2022. Ms. Smith is a highly experienced global mining executive with over 30 years' experience in various senior roles including strategy, commercial, operations and ESG.

Prior to joining ASM, Ms. Smith was South32's Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President Supply, leading teams across Australia, South Africa, Mozambique, Colombia and the United States. She has also held roles with Rio Tinto and BHP for Nickel West, including as Head of Resource Planning & Development and Projects, Manager Strategy and Acquisitions, and General Manager Kwinana Nickel Refinery.