Appian Capital Advisory Limited (“Appian”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries, announces the appointment of Kieran Beck as Head of Australia.
Highlights
- Appointment of metals and mining M&A specialist Kieran Beck strengthens Appian’s growth plans in Australia
- Kieran will head Appian’s operations in a region of strategic importance to the business
- He brings extensive regional experience in mining financing to optimize Appian’s portfolio and source new opportunities
Based in Perth, Kieran will lead the development of Appian’s business in Australia, including origination, transaction evaluation, due diligence and structuring of new investments, as well overseeing portfolio companies in the region.
Prior to joining Appian, Kieran served as the Head of Business Evaluation at Hyperion Resource Partners, a mining-focused investment firm, backed by hedge fund Elliott Investment Management. There, he was responsible for screening and evaluating mining investment opportunities across a broad range of commodities and transaction structures.
Before Hyperion, Kieran spent three years in the Business Development division at Newcrest Mining, where he played a role in a range of strategic initiatives and transactions, including the company’s acquisition of Pretium Resources and the company’s acquisition by Newmont. Kieran was also previously a Director in the Investment Banking Natural Resources team at UBS in Australia, where he focused on M&A and capital markets transactions.
Kieran holds a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University, as well as an MBA from INSEAD.
Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, commented: “We are pleased to welcome Kieran as our new Head of Australia. His deep mining financing and M&A experience in Australia will be a valuable asset as Appian pursues its growth ambitions in the region. His appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening our presence and operations in this strategically important market.”
Kieran Beck, Head of Australia at Appian, commented: “I am delighted to join Appian as the business builds on its already strong foundation in Australia. I look forward to collaborating with Appian’s Australian and international teams to showcase its unique business model and unlock further growth. This is an exciting time for the natural resources sector in Australia and I’m motivated to help position Appian at the forefront of these opportunities.
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About Appian Capital Advisory
Appian Capital Advisory is the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries.
Appian is a leading investment advisor with global experience across South America, North America, Australia and Africa and a successful track record of supporting companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries to achieve their development targets, with a global operating portfolio overseeing approximately 5,000 employees.
Appian has a global team of 88 experienced investment professionals, combining financial and technical expertise, with presences in London, New York, Dubai, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Toronto, Lima and Perth.
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