Roland Chavasse MBA is the Secretary General of the International Lithium Association (ILiA), the
global industry body representing the lithium value chain, which he co-founded with Anand Sheth in
2021. Roland has a wealth of experience with rare and critical elements, including a decade of
commercial experience working with tantalum, rhenium, cobalt, niobium and nickel-based
superalloys. Since 2016 he has specialized in proactive metals association management, hosting
conferences on four continents, managing responsible sourcing programs, editing trade journals and
advocating for members’ interests. He has previously lead the Tantalum-Niobium International
Study Center (T.I.C.) and the Minor Metals Trade Association (MMTA). He is based in London, UK.