Highlights
- Appointment of Frank Fannon strengthens Appian's senior team 
- Frank will be a Senior Geostrategy Advisor to the Company, providing 
expertise on prospective and current investments as well as government affairs 
- Brings significant business and public affairs experience, having been a 
senior official for the U.S. Government including "America's Energy Diplomat"

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 The Honorable Frank 
Fannon as a Senior Geostrategy Advisor ("SGA"), based in Washington D.C. 

As SGA, Frank will work closely with Appian's senior leadership team to provide 
insight and advice on prospective and current investments across the Company's 
portfolio. In addition, he will also advise Appian on government and public 
affairs, specifically critical minerals policies across the key markets where 
Appian operates.

Frank currently serves as the Managing Director of Fannon Global Advisors, a 
strategic advisory firm which specialises in geo-political trends, the energy 
transition, and market transformations, after a successful career in the 
private and public sector in the U.S. 

Prior to Fannon Global Advisors, in May 2018 Frank was unanimously confirmed by 
the United States Senate as the inaugural Assistant Secretary of State for 
Energy Resources, a position he held until January this year. As "America's 
Energy Diplomat", Frank led U.S. Government initiatives across the 
Indo-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa region 
to advance free, open markets, and resilient supply chains. Frank also 
established the multi-country Energy Resources Governance Initiative to share 
global mining best practice and improve governance.

Before joining the Department for State, Frank was Head of Corporate Affairs at 
BHP, where he established its U.S. corporate affairs function and led climate 
change campaigns. Frank was also previously the principal U.S. advisor to the 
BHP Foundation, focused on transparency and governance, environmental 
resilience, and education equity. Prior to BHP, Frank led Government Affairs 
for Murphy Oil Corporation, and was also counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee 
on Environment and Public Works – where he drafted, negotiated, and helped pass 
into law the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

After graduating with a B.A. from Radford University, Virginia, Frank gained an 
M.A. in International, Economics & Trade, from the University of Denver Korbel 
School of International Studies, and also holds a J.D. from the University of 
Denver College of Law. Frank is currently a (non-resident) senior advisor to 
the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, commented:
"Frank is a fantastic addition to Appian, where in his capacity as a Senior 
Geostrategy Advisor he will provide strategic counsel and critical advice to 
Appian senior management across our markets. His experience both in the U.S. 
Government and the private sector will be a real asset for us, highlighting 
Appian's ambition to attract and retain the best talent globally. Following the 
close of Fund II and the strategic hires we have made throughout the course of 
2021, I am looking forward to what our team will accomplish in our next phase 
of development and growth.

Frank Fannon, Senior Geostrategy Advisor of Appian, commented:
"It is great to join Appian at such a critical time for the business, as it 
continues to go from strength to strength in the metals and mining sector. 
Appian is already recognised for its industry-leading technical and investment 
expertise, in addition to a growing global presence, and I look forward to 
supporting Michael and the senior leadership team on Appian's Funds across its 
key markets and jurisdictions."

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 50 experienced professionals with offices in 
London, Toronto, Lima, Belo Horizonte and Sydney.

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