Allkem is a highly successful speciality lithium chemicals company, formed from the merger of Orocobre Ltd and Galaxy Resources Ltd in August 2021. The company has a diverse global portfolio of high-quality lithium assets that produce battery materials used in decarbonising our economies. Listed on the ASX and TSX, headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina with corporate offices in Perth and Brisbane, Australia. Christian Barbier has over 25 years of experience in leadingresources and industrial MNCs, holding senior management positions in Europe, Australia and Asia. Christian has previously headed global sales and marketing at Iluka Resources (mineral sands) and was previously in charge of marketing, sales and communication at Sibelco Asia (industrial minerals), after having worked in Europe, Australia and Asia for Rio Tinto Alcan in a variety of commercial, financial control and general management positions. Christian holds a M.Sc. in Management from HEC, Paris. As an executive, he attended INSEAD's Advanced Management Program and Alcan's Lean 6 Sigma training for Leaders. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.