Appian Capital Advisory Limited (“Appian”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds investing in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries, today announces the appointment of Zetti Gavelan as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Technical).
Highlights
- Zetti Gavelan appointed Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Technical)
- More than 30 years of global mining experience
- Former Operations Director for Glencore’s copper assets in Peru
- Previously served as Vice President of Operations at Appian, bringing prior experience with the firm’s portfolio and investment processes
Zetti will oversee Appian’s operational portfolio and provide technical due diligence on pipeline investments. He brings more than three decades of experience across precious and base metals mining at major projects and best-in-class operations globally. His career spans a wide range of technical, operational and leadership roles, covering advanced exploration, mine development, project construction, operational readiness and full-scale operations, as well as business modelling and safety, health, environment and community management.
Prior to this appointment, Zetti was Operations Director for Glencore’s copper assets in Peru, where he held P&L responsibility for its Antapaccay operation, Antamina JV and Coroccohuayco project. He has also held senior operational and technical leadership roles at leading global mining companies, including serving as Vice President of Operations for MMG Limited at the Las Bambas copper mine and General Manager at Nexa Resources’ Cerro Lindo mine in Peru, one of the largest underground zinc mines globally. Earlier in his career, he held senior technical roles at Yamana Gold in Argentina and Brazil and spent nearly 18 years with Barrick Gold across its LatAm operations.
Zetti previously served as Senior Vice President of Operations at Appian, where he oversaw the firm’s portfolio operations and provided input to the technical, financial, and investment committees on project evaluation, due diligence, acquisitions, project development and asset performance.
Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, commented:
“Zetti has built and operated some of the world’s most significant mining assets. His experience further strengthens our operational capabilities and ability to optimize the companies we invest in. We are very pleased to welcome him back to Appian.”
Zetti Gavelan, Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Technical) at Appian, commented:
“I am delighted to rejoin Appian at such an exciting time for the firm and the mining sector. Appian’s combination of deep technical mining expertise and disciplined investment strategies has established it as a leading investor in the sector. I look forward to working closely with the team to support our portfolio assets and help identify and develop new investment opportunities.”
For further information:
Andrew Todd, Head of Communications: +44 7990416759 / [email protected]
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About Appian
Appian Capital Advisory Limited 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 8,500 employees.
Appian has a global team of ~100 experienced investment professionals, combining financial and technical expertise, with presences in London, Abu Dhabi, New York, Dubai, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Toronto, Lima and Perth.
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