Mr Brinsden is a Mining Engineer with over 30 years’ experience in surface and underground mining operations including roles in mine management, production, brownfields and green-fields project development, having also held Executive and Board roles across multi-commodities.

Mr Brinsden joined Pilbara Minerals as Chief Executive Officer in January 2016, was appointed Managing Director and CEO in May 2016 and led the rapid development of the Company from junior explorer to become one of the world’s leading lithium raw materials players and entry to the ASX 100.

Mr Brinsden joined Patriot Battery Metals (TSXV / ASX) as Non-Executive Chair in August 2022, and then subsequently CEO/President/Managing Director from January 2024.

Mr Brinsden has previously been a member of the LME’s Lithium Committee.

Amongst Mr Brinsden’s pursuits in the community, he has been a member of the Dean’s Council at the University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, a Council Member at the Western Australian School of Mines Alumni (WASMA) and a member of the Executive of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy in Western Australia. He is also an active participant in charitable causes throughout the community.