Serra Verde Group (“the Group”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Hilbert as Group Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). Rebecca is an experienced corporate lawyer with proven expertise in cross-border M&A, Corporate Governance and Policies, IPOs, debt issuance and Private Equity.
Rebecca was most recently Senior Counsel at Resource Capital Funds (“RCF”), a mining focused global alternative investment firm. At RCF she was responsible for delivering equity and debt financings, M&A transactions, divestitures and joint venture transactions as well as leading structuring, due diligence and closings for multiple cross-border transactions. In particular, Rebecca led all legal processes necessary to form and IPO RCF Acquisition Corp., a blank check company listed on the NYSE in 2021.
Formerly Staff Counsel at Boigon Law, a Denver boutique law firm focused on the practice of natural resources law, Rebecca assisted with domestic and international M&A and collaborated with CEOs, senior management, outside counsel and a range of stakeholders.
Rebecca joins the Group as commissioning of Phase 1 of the Serra Verde mine in Brazil is underway and the Company is on track to begin commercial production by the end of 2023.
Rebecca Hilbert, Serra Verde Group CCO said:
“I am delighted to join Serra Verde at an exciting moment in its development. The Group’s unique advantages and the team’s commitment to sustainability mean it is well positioned to play a vital role in moving our global society towards a cleaner, sustainable future.”
Serra Verde CEO Thras Moraitis said:
“Rebecca brings significant, relevant and practical international and Brazilian mining industry experience to an already strong team. With deep experience of cross border transactions and capital markets activity, as well as a track record in energy transition materials and rare earths, her contribution to Serra Verde will be significant.
“Both Rebecca’s expertise and her personal values fit with the team’s operating culture and a shared commitment to achieving the aim of becoming the preferred supplier to the global permanent magnet value chain.”
Ends
Contacts
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "forecast," "guidance," "potential," "possible," or "probable" or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should," or "could" be taken, occur or be achieved. The forward-looking statements include statements about the completion of construction of Phase I of the Pela Emma deposit, expected benefits of REEs, production, financial position and business strategy.
Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Serra Verde and its management in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to expectations is subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the ability to complete construction of Phase I of the Pela Ema deposit on time and within budget, the success of production and the market for and prices of REEs. Serra Verde undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.