Over 30 years of experience in merchant banking, capital markets, and investment banking
Managing Partner at Pavilion Capital Advisers, advising public and private enterprises on capital markets and alternative assets
Former Managing Director, Corporate Finance at Leede Financial Inc. (16-year tenure through 2025)
Led numerous public and private placement financings for both emerging and established Canadian issuers
Held senior corporate finance roles at Union Securities Ltd. and TD Capital
Played a key role in launching TD Capital Private Equity Partners, Canada’s first international private equity fund of funds
Member of the TSX Venture Exchange Local Advisory Committee (Eastern Canada), advising on capital formation and venture market development
Bachelor of Arts in Economics from McGill University
MBA from Concordia University
Dr. Sunho Kang – Battery Expert
Globally recognized battery materials scientist and industry executive with 26 years of experience
Deep expertise in lithium-ion cell engineering, silicon anodes, cathode development, dry-electrode manufacturing, and failure analysis
Former researcher in the laboratory of John B. Goodenough at University of Texas at Austin
Former Staff Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory
Former Vice President, Research and Product Development at Samsung SDI
Former Senior Manager at Apple Inc.
Former Senior Vice President, Battery Technology at Volkswagen Group of America
Extensive leadership experience across global EV and battery supply chains, bridging research, commercialization, and large-scale manufacturing
Richard Pearce – Graphite Mine Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer, economist, and senior executive with 30+ years of experience across industrial and resource projects in the Americas
Extensive expertise in energy transition and critical minerals, integrating technical, financial, and operational leadership
Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of South Star Battery Metals Corp.
Led the development of one of the first new graphite mines in decades to be permitted, financed, and brought into commercial production
Advanced South Star from exploration through to full operations, with strong focus on community engagement and sustainable graphite production in Latin America
Directed multidisciplinary teams on large-scale mining and industrial projects with capital expenditures exceeding US $1 billion
Experience spans precious metals, base metals, industrial minerals, and fertilizer projects
Qualified Person (QP) under NI 43-101 standards
Brings rare, hands-on graphite production experience combined with regulatory expertise
General (Retired) Wayne Eyre – Defence and Security Expert
Over 40 years of military service, including commanding on missions around the world.
Canada’s most recent Chief of the Defence Staff – the commander of the Canadian Armed Forces and military advisor to the prime minister and cabinet, leading our military through many crises and transformation initiatives.
Commanded at all levels, including the Canadian Army, Military Personnel Command, and the Army in Western Canada.
As Deputy Commander United Nations Command – Korea, was Canada’s most senior officer ever permanently stationed in the Asia Pacific region.
Bachelor of Science and three Masters degree.
Visiting Professor and Senior Fellow at University of Ottawa’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.
Currently writing, speaking, and advising on global security, defence transformation, and strategic leadership.
