Nick Bowkett is now the Head of Growth for precious metals at The Royal Mint, leading its expansion into new markets globally. With over 14 years’ experience within bullion, Nick will spearhead The Royal Mint’s precious metals growth globally; growing The Royal Mint’s market share within the D2C and B2B customer markets.
Kirstie Hopkins has been promoted to Head of Business-to-Business Precious Metals sales at The Royal Mint. With nine years of experience in bullion, liaising with key global customers, Kirstie will oversee the strategic global sales of The Royal Mint's bullion coins and products, including the development and innovation of new products.
LPPM
Changes to the Management Committee of the LPPM and Addition of Independent Non-Executive Directors
On 11 February, at LPPM’s AGM, the Chairman confirmed the following Management Committee for the coming year:
Chairman: John Cullen, Johnson Matthey Plc
Vice-Chairman: Jonathan Butler, Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe)
Committee Members:
- Vincent Domien (HSBC Bank)
- Anton Down (Royal Bank of Canada)
- Vikas Chamaria (TD Bank)
- Jon Jodry (Metalor Technologies) – return to the Committee
- David Jollie (Anglo Platinum)
- Harry Lampart (Bank of Montreal) – new to the Committee
- Joe Stefans (MKS PAMP SA)
The Chairman was also delighted to welcome LPPM’s three new Independent Non-Executive Directors – Paul Fisher, Hans-Guenter Ritter and Tim Pearce – to the AGM. You can find out more about LPPM’s iNEDs on its website.
LBMA Updates
Joining the LBMA Board and Sub-Committees
The LBMA Board meets quarterly to set out our strategic and business vision and scrutinise our performance. Our Sub-Committees, ranging from Membership and Physical to Public Affairs and Finance (and more), then advise on specific areas of expertise, enabling us to benefit from the knowledge, experience and dedication of senior members.
Board Elections for the three Market Maker representatives will take place at LBMA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 2 July. To find out more, particularly if you're interested in joining the Board, please reach out to us at mail@lbma.org.uk.
Please visit our website to learn more about the LBMA Board and Sub-Committees.
Career Opportunities at LBMA
Independent Non-Executive Director (iNED)
LBMA is looking for an experienced professional to join our Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director (iNED). As an iNED, you will act as an unbiased, objective and impartial member of the Board, ensuring that all decisions taken are in the best long-term interests of LBMA, Members of the London Bullion Market and LBMA employees.
You will bring to the role your experience in Corporate Governance, financial affairs, organisation development and risk management.
Please send your CV and cover letter to recruit@integratedresources.co.uk by 12:00 GMT on Monday, 10 March to be part of the team that shapes the future of the precious metals industry. Please also reach out if you have any queries.
Senior Leadership Role(s) Available
We will be announcing the recruitment for senior leadership role(s), which will report to the Chief Executive, in due course, following the upcoming departure of our Deputy CEO & General Counsel, Sakhila Mirza. If you have suggestions or would like to find out more, please contact recruit@integratedresources.co.uk.
