LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Appointment of Danny Malchuk
strengthens Appian's team in the Americas
- Danny will be a Senior Advisor to the Company, provide
guidance during the sourcing, due diligence and execution
process
- Brings significant resources experience and an extensive
network, having been President Operations, Minerals Americas at
BHP, among other roles
Appian Capital Advisory LLP ("Appian" or the "Company"), the
investment advisor to long-term value focused private equity funds
that invest solely in mining and mining related companies,
announces the appointment of Danny
Malchuk as a Senior Advisor, based in Santiago, Chile.
As Senior Advisor, Danny will provide guidance during the
sourcing, due diligence and execution process, with a focus on the
Americas. Beyond its global footprint, North and South America are key markets for the Company,
with offices in Canada,
Brazil and Peru. In recognition of its work across the
region, Private Equity International shortlisted Appian as
Private Equity Firm of the year in Latin
America in December 2021. In
October 2021, Appian also sold its
Brazilian-based portfolio companies Atlantic Nickel and Mineração
Vale Verde Sibanye-Stillwater for US$1
billion and an additional 5.0% NSR royalty on production
from the Santa Rita underground expansion.
Danny is a seasoned resources executive who, prior to joining
Appian, had a longstanding career at BHP and a stint at an
Investment Bank providing advisory in the Metals & Mining
industry. Most recently, he was the President Operations, Minerals
Americas, leading BHP's operations in the Americas, having
previously served in several other roles at the business. This
included President of Copper; President of Aluminum, Manganese and
Nickel; President Minerals Exploration; and Vice President Strategy
and Development.
During his career, Danny has led operations and commercial
transactions across 10 different commodities. He has lived and
worked in Chile, the United States, Singapore and Australia and conducted business in 20
countries. Danny has extensive exposure to publicly listed board
dynamics, having served as a Member and Chair of Boards of various
JV companies in Australia,
Africa, and the Americas, as well
as of public and private entities and industry associations.
Danny holds an MBA from the University of
California, Los Angeles and a degree in Civil Industrial
Engineering from the Universidad de Chile.
Michael W. Scherb, Founder and
CEO of Appian, commented:
"Danny is a great addition to Appian as we start 2022 and
look to extend our presence across the Americas. He brings
deep-rooted experience of leadership, operations and commercial
transactions with major mining companies, while his strong network
will be extremely beneficial for our sourcing, due diligence and
execution capabilities. I am looking forward to working with Danny,
and following a strong 2021 am very excited about Appian's
future."
Danny Malchuk, Senior Advisor
of Appian, commented:
"It is a fantastic time to join Appian, as the business
continues to be recognised as a market leader for metals and mining
in the Americas. I have long admired the Company's work in the
region, in particular in various countries across South America, and am looking forward to
supporting the business and advising Michael and the wider team
during the investment process."
About Appian Capital Advisory LLP
Appian Capital Advisory LLP is the investment advisor to
long-term value focused private equity funds that invest solely in
mining and mining related companies.
Appian is a leading investment advisor in the metals and mining
industry, with global experience across South America, North
America, Australia and
Africa and a successful track
record of supporting companies to achieve their development
targets, with a global operating portfolio overseeing nearly 5,000
employees.
Appian has a global team of 54 experienced professionals with
offices in London, Toronto, Lima, Belo
Horizonte, Montreal and
Sydney.
For more information please visit www.appiancapitaladvisory.com,
or find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.
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