CAP-XX Limited announced the appointment of Dr Graham Cooley, Peter Fraser and Dr Anthony Sive as Non-Executive Directors of the Company with immediate effect. The CAP-XX board restructuring strengthens the Company's capabilities and corporate governance for the next stage of its growth and is a further step in the corporate transformation of CAP-XX led by the Chairman, Pat Elliott and the Chief Executive, Lars Stegmann. Dr Graham Cooley brings a wealth of relevant experience and knowledge to the CAP-XX Board through his background in the power, energy storage and hydrogen sectors over more than 35 years.

He was previously Business Development Manager at National Power plc, the UK's largest power generator, and CEO of ITM Power plc, the first hydrogen related company quoted on AIM. Dr Cooley has been involved in a wide range of corporate transactions, including ones that have raised over £600m for UK cleantech SMEs.  He also has a track record of forging industrial partnerships and entering new markets. He has been an active investor in AIM UK cleantech companies for over a decade and holds a PhD in Materials Physics, a MBA and has several fellowship appointments.

Peter Fraser is a qualified chartered accountant with over 30 years of experience in investment banking and corporate advisory. He currently provides ad hoc financial consulting services to corporates and holds a consulting arrangement with Henslow, the Australian member of global advisory network, Oaklins. Peter has extensive expertise in M&A, corporate strategy and capital raisings.

His recent advisory roles include working with technology companies specialising in mobile communications and high-tech materials. Throughout his career, Peter has engaged in significant transactions across diverse sectors, including media, technology, healthcare and mining, with a global reach spanning Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, the USA, the UK, and Europe. Dr Anthony Sive has over three decades of international business experience and is a seasoned executive.

Anthony is committed to social responsibility, governance and strategic oversight. He leverages technology and human ingenuity to drive innovation and uphold ethical standards. His notable achievements include leading several significant business transformations, growing revenues and executing major projects, all while focusing on creating substantial shareholder value.

Anthony has a PhD in fluid dynamics, an MCom in advanced finance, is a chartered professional engineer with Engineers Australia and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Joanna Morbey has been appointed as Company Secretary of CAP-XX. A member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), she brings over 20 years of professional experience in accounting and company secretarial roles across various industries, including investment banking, property development, and mineral exploration.

Joanna has served as Company Secretary for several listed companies in Australia, including Ioneer Ltd, Argonaut Resources NL, and Tamboran Resources Ltd. Her extensive background in corporate governance and compliance is expected to greatly benefit CAP-XX as it expands its operations and strengthens its market position.