Winsome Resources Limited announce the strategic appointment of Simon Iacopetta to the new role of Chief Development Officer. The appointment forms part of the Company's overall growth strategy as it looks to bolster its lithium commercial, finance and development expertise ahead of announcing an expected Maiden Resource Estimate. Mr. Iacopetta will primarily focus on using his commercial lithium industry expertise while supporting the Managing Director to represent the Company.

Mr. Iacopetta is a mining executive with more than 20 years of corporate, commercial and financial management experience in the natural resources sector. His expertise is in growing exploration and development companies to mature operating mining businesses in Australia and overseas. As Chief Financial Officer of Core Lithium he played an integral role as it transitioned from explorer and developer to lithium miner during a period of rapid growth.

He was heavily involved in securing finance and strategic investment, government relations, marketing and sales, organic growth and project acquisition, as well as change management. He has well established relationships throughout the battery metal supply chain and in capital markets. Prior to his time at Core, he was Chief Financial Officer of gold producer Ramelius Resources also during a period of significant growth.

Mr. Iacopetta has a B.Com (Corporate Finance and Accounting) and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand. He will commence in the role from 12 June 2023.