Sparc Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Mike Bartels who will fast track the technical and commercial business units and workstreams currently underway. Mr. Mike Bartels has joined as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1 March 2021. Mike has a wealth of experience in sales and marketing with major multinational coatings companies in Australia and internationally, including Sherwin Williams and AkzoNobel (AKZA.AS). Mike is an expert at developing strategy, setting vision and executing plans to deliver growth. Mike brings a vast depth of experience to Sparc given his previous roles as global head of marketing, business development manager and sales director for paint, protective coatings and insulation products for major multinational coatings companies. As part of this change to the Senior Executive team, Mr. Tom Spurling will stand aside as Managing Director. Tom will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director and the Company looks forward to his continued input and support in this capacity.