Andrew Forrest

Frontenac Portfolio Company, Crofter’s Organic, Appoints Tim Jax as CEO

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Frontenac announced today that its portfolio company, Crofter’s Organic, the largest producer of organic jam, preserves, and spreads in North America, has appointed Tim Jax as CEO effective January 2, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Frontenac announced today that its portfolio company, Crofter’s Organic, the largest producer of organic jam, preserves, and spreads in North America, has appointed Tim Jax as CEO effective January 2, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201022481/en/
    Tim Jax, CEO of Crofter's Organic (Photo: Business Wire)
    Jax has nearly two decades of experience as a leader in the food sector.
  • Most recently he served as Vice President Marketing & Innovation at Pretzels, Inc a manufacturer of branded and private label pretzels.
  • Previously, Jax held several roles in brand management at ConAgra Brands and general management at Treehouse Foods.

Ukraine Recovery Conference

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

LONDON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Andrew Forrest AO, the Chairman of Tattarang, is leading the investment of USD$500 million in founding funding for the official 'Ukraine Development Fund' (UDF) at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 jointly hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Andrew Forrest AO, the Chairman of Tattarang, is leading the investment of USD$500 million in founding funding for the official 'Ukraine Development Fund' (UDF) at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 jointly hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  • We will not only rebuild Ukraine but also make it an attractive place for global business as a major European green economy.
  • It will complement the work of Ukraine and its public sector partners and build confidence in Ukraine as an investment destination.
  • This will position the rebuilding of Ukraine not as simply a recovery, but as a major opportunity for national renewal.

Ukraine Recovery Conference

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

LONDON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Andrew Forrest AO, the Chairman of Tattarang, is leading the investment of USD$500 million in founding funding for the official 'Ukraine Development Fund' (UDF) at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 jointly hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Andrew Forrest AO, the Chairman of Tattarang, is leading the investment of USD$500 million in founding funding for the official 'Ukraine Development Fund' (UDF) at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 jointly hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  • We will not only rebuild Ukraine but also make it an attractive place for global business as a major European green economy.
  • It will complement the work of Ukraine and its public sector partners and build confidence in Ukraine as an investment destination.
  • This will position the rebuilding of Ukraine not as simply a recovery, but as a major opportunity for national renewal.

SQUADRON TO LEAD AUSTRALIA'S ENERGY TRANSITION

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

PERTH, Australia, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Squadron Energy (Squadron) today announced it has acquired CWP Renewables (CWP), in an agreement that takes Squadron's renewable energy operating portfolio to 2.4 gigawatts (GW) with an Australian development pipeline to 20GW.

Key Points: 
  • SQUADRON ENERGY ACQUIRES CWP RENEWABLES TO BECOME AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTOR, OPERATOR & DEVELOPER
    PERTH, Australia, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Squadron Energy (Squadron) today announced it has acquired CWP Renewables (CWP), in an agreement that takes Squadron's renewable energy operating portfolio to 2.4 gigawatts (GW) with an Australian development pipeline to 20GW.
  • "Squadron is proud to bring a very significant portion of Australia's renewable energy assets home to local ownership.
  • It means that Squadron has the renewable energy critical mass to help Australia step beyond fossil fuels," said Dr Forrest.
  • Prior to the acquisition of CWP, Squadron Energy was the second largest renewable energy player with a significant portfolio or assets in operation and construction.

SQUADRON TO LEAD AUSTRALIA'S ENERGY TRANSITION

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 7, 2022

PERTH, Australia, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Squadron Energy (Squadron) today announced it has acquired CWP Renewables (CWP), in an agreement that takes Squadron's renewable energy operating portfolio to 2.4 gigawatts (GW) with an Australian development pipeline to 20GW.

Key Points: 
  • SQUADRON ENERGY ACQUIRES CWP RENEWABLES TO BECOME AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTOR, OPERATOR & DEVELOPER
    PERTH, Australia, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Squadron Energy (Squadron) today announced it has acquired CWP Renewables (CWP), in an agreement that takes Squadron's renewable energy operating portfolio to 2.4 gigawatts (GW) with an Australian development pipeline to 20GW.
  • "Squadron is proud to bring a very significant portion of Australia's renewable energy assets home to local ownership.
  • It means that Squadron has the renewable energy critical mass to help Australia step beyond fossil fuels," said Dr Forrest.
  • Prior to the acquisition of CWP, Squadron Energy was the second largest renewable energy player with a significant portfolio or assets in operation and construction.

Allego® Appoints Bas Brukx as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allego, the leading sales enablement platform provider, today announced Bas Brukx as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Brukx will lead the finance and accounting function while building the framework for continued growth for the company.

Key Points: 
  • WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allego , the leading sales enablement platform provider, today announced Bas Brukx as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Brukx will lead the finance and accounting function while building the framework for continued growth for the company.
  • "Having worked with Bas for nearly a decade, I've seen his impressive work firsthand," said Yuchun Lee , co-founder and CEO of Allego.
  • Now I get to continue this work with Allego, an industry-leading solution that helps sellers win buyers," said Brukx.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest commit US$500m to launch US$25bn Ukraine Green Growth Initiative supported by President Zelenskyy

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

SINGAPORE, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed one of Australia's largest private investment groups committing US$500 million to seed a minimum US$25 billion Ukraine Green Growth Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed one of Australia's largest private investment groups committing US$500 million to seed a minimum US$25 billion Ukraine Green Growth Initiative.
  • Dr Andrew Forrest and President Zelenskyy announced the investment by the Tattarang Group at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore today.
  • President Zelenskyy said: "Andrew and I have agreed we will not replace communist era rubbish Russian infrastructure, instead we will leapfrog to the latest technology.
  • The Ukraine Green Growth Initiative will work with the global investment community to achieve rapid reconstruction of Ukraine post-hostilities.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest commit US$500m to launch US$25bn Ukraine Green Growth Initiative supported by President Zelenskyy

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 17, 2022

SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed one of Australia's largest private investment groups committing US$500 million to seed a minimum US$25 billion Ukraine Green Growth Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed one of Australia's largest private investment groups committing US$500 million to seed a minimum US$25 billion Ukraine Green Growth Initiative.
  • Dr Andrew Forrest and President Zelenskyy announced the investment by the Tattarang Group at the BloombergNew Economy Forum in Singapore today.
  • President Zelenskyy said: "Andrew and I have agreed we will not replace communist era rubbish Russian infrastructure, instead we will leapfrog to the latest technology.
  • The Ukraine Green Growth Initiative will work with the global investment community to achieve rapid reconstruction of Ukraine post-hostilities.

Ring of Fire Metals Progresses Sustainable Mine Studies

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Ring of Fire Metals (RoF Metals) has commenced two studies exploring the use of wind power and atmospheric carbon removal as part of planning for a net zero emissions mine in Northern Ontario's Ring of Fire.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Ring of Fire Metals (RoF Metals) has commenced two studies exploring the use of wind power and atmospheric carbon removal as part of planning for a net zero emissions mine in Northern Ontario's Ring of Fire.
  • Following completion of the Windlab study, RoF Metals installed a Vaisala WindCube lidar for the collection of more detailed data.
  • Ring of Fire Metals does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or updated status of such statements.
  • Ring of Fire Metals holds the most important mineral deposits in the Ring of Fire region, located in the James Bay Lowlands of Northern Ontario.

Group Ten Metals to Webcast Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com May 5th

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time.

Key Points: 
  • This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time.
  • If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.
  • It is recommended that investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.
  • The Companys core asset is the Stillwater West PGE-Ni-Cu-Co + Au project adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwaters high-grade PGE mines in Montana, USA.