Highlights

- Appointment of Richard Johnson strengthens Appian's global investor relations 
offering 
- Richard will head Appian's in-house investor relations team, leading on 
engagement with existing and new investors 
- Brings 30 years of experience in the financial markets with some of the 
world's leading alternative capital companies 

Appian Capital Advisory LLP ("Appian" or the "Company"), the investment advisor 
to long-term value focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining 
and mining related companies, announces the appointment of Richard Johnson as a 
Managing Director and the Company's Global Head of Investor Relations. 

As Global Head of Investor Relations, Richard will lead the investor relations 
team working across Appian's portfolio, managing relationships with existing 
investors and attracting new investors to the Company, working closely with the 
Executive Team to co-ordinate strategic business development. He will advise 
and work with the portfolio company financial teams to ensure their businesses 
reach their potential, and will also co-ordinate and participate in due 
diligence ahead of acquisitions by Appian. 

Richard has spent over 30-years in the financial markets, successfully raising 
over $15bn in alternative capital as an individual and over $60bn as a manager 
for General Partners. Prior to joining Appian, Richard was Partner and Co-Head 
of Global Distribution Banking at Mercury Capital Advisors, a placement agent, 
and prior to this was Managing Director and Global Head of Client Solutions at 
Campbell & Co, an investment management company. 

With expertise in fundraising, strategic business development, sales and 
marketing, Richard has also served as a Managing Director for Ellington 
Management Group LLC, Credit Suisse Alternative Investments, Graham Capital 
Management, Citi Alternative Investments (CAI), and Stanfield Capital. He 
co-founded ING's Global High Yield and Emerging Market business, and has served 
on several boards including the Emerging Market Trading Association as a 
Director. 

Prior to his seven-year career at ING, Richard worked with a few Wall Street 
houses as a highly ranked capital markets distribution banker in fixed income. 
He began his career with Salomon Brothers in the same year he received his B.S. 
from Indiana University.

Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, commented: 

"We are delighted that Richard is joining Appian as Global Head of Investor 
Relations, adding significant strength to our team. With over three decades of 
experience working for some of the world's most recognisable alternative 
capital companies, I am confident that he will be a real asset for us. Richard 
joins Appian at a very exciting time following our successful Fund II raise, as 
the business continues on its growth trajectory through the expansion of new 
and existing assets, primarily within key energy transition commodities."

Richard Johnson, Managing Director and Global Head of Investor Relations at 
Appian, commented: 

"Appian is the leading private capital provider to the metals and mining sector 
and I am thrilled to be able to offer best in class solutions to our worldwide 
LPs as we continue in the next stage of our growth. The business has a strong 
track-record and is well positioned for the future, as investors look to 
benefit from its unique investment style, deep technical expertise and exposure 
to key commodities and markets. I look forward to being part of the Company's 
next phase of development, as the team seeks new investment opportunities."

For further information:

Finsbury Glover Hering +44 (0)20 7251 3801 / AppianCapital-LON@finsbury.com 
Charles O'Brien, Ruban Yogarajah, Richard Crowley

Appian Capital Advisory +44 (0)20 7004 0951 / info@appiancapitaladvisory.com 
Michael W. Scherb

About Appian Capital Advisory LLP

Appian Capital Advisory LLP is the investment advisor to long-term value 
focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining related 
companies.

Appian is a leading investment advisor in the metals and mining industry, with 
global experience across South America, North America, Australia and Africa and 
a successful track record of supporting companies to achieve their development 
targets, with a global operating portfolio overseeing nearly 5,000 employees.

Appian has a global team of 46 experienced professionals with offices in 
London, Toronto, Lima, Belo Horizonte and Sydney. 

For more information please visit: www.appiancapitaladvisory.com, or find us on 
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Source: Appian Capital Advisory LLP