Volt Lithium Announces Appointment of New Board Chair

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volt Lithium Corp. (TSX-V: VLT, OTCQB: VLTLF, FSE: I2D) (the “Company” or “Volt”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lt. General (ret’d) Honourable Andrew Leslie as Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors, succeeding Mr. Warner Uhl, who will continue as a Director of the Company. With a diverse leadership background across military, business and government, Lt. General Leslie brings high integrity and strong corporate governance capabilities to his new role as Board Chair.

“We are very pleased to have Lt. General Leslie assume the role of Board Chair, as his insights, connections and business acumen have been truly invaluable as a member of Volt’s Board of Directors, and we look forward to further leveraging his contributions as Board Chair,” said Alex Wylie, CEO of Volt. “We also wish to thank Warner for his valued tenure serving as Chair of the Company’s Board and look forward to his continued active participation as a Director.”

General Andrew Leslie boasts a diverse career spanning roles as a soldier, business leader, Federal Parliamentarian, Chief Government Whip, and board of director across corporate, charitable, and government organizations. Notably, he served as the Commander/CEO of the Canadian Army for four years during the latest Afghan War, capping his Canadian Armed Forces journey. With international experience in peacekeeping and war through UN and NATO missions, he earned numerous Canadian and international awards.

Transitioning to the corporate sphere, he became a senior Vice President at a major Canadian corporation. His education includes degrees from the University of Ottawa (Economics), the Royal Military College (MA/Strategic Studies), and the University of London (U.K.). He also completed executive courses at Harvard Business School, Canadian Forces Colleges, and the Rotman School of Management's Institute of Directors Education program. General Leslie's extensive military training encompasses leadership, governance, ethics, strategy, tactics, equipment acquisition, and risk management. In 2021, he received an honorary Doctorate from the Royal Military College. Currently residing in Ottawa, he is bilingual in English and French.