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Focus Graphite Announces Board Changes and Upcoming International Trade Mission with Natural Resources Canada
Susan Rohac, ICD.D, built one of Canada's largest and most active climate funds, overseeing a Pan...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Focus Graphite Announces Board Changes and Upcoming International Trade Mission with Natural Resources CanadaSusan Rohac, ICD.D, built one of Canada's largest and most active climate funds, overseeing a Pan-Canadian team of investment professionals and managed a portfolio over $1 billion in assets.Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2025) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (\"Focus\" or the \"Company\"), a leading Canadian graphite developer advancing high-grade projects in Québec, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Susan Rohac, ICD.D, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mrs. Rohac replaces long-serving director Robin Dow, who has stepped down from the Board to focus on personal pursuits and other interests, and will continue to support a smooth transition.Susan Rohac had an extensive thirty-four (34) plus year career at the Business Development Bank of Canada (\"BDC\"), holding various leadership roles. Her final role was as Managing Partner of the Climate Tech venture capital fund, which she held from 2017 to May 2025. In this role, she oversaw a pan-Canadian team of investment professionals and managed a portfolio of over $1 billion in assets. This portfolio included a fully deployed $600 million fund I and a $500 million fund II launched in 2022 that focused on investing in Canada's most promising clean technology companies. Susan has invested in a diverse range of climate technologies across various sectors, including energy, mobility, built environment, carbon management, and industry & resource space, including advanced materials and critical minerals. In 2024, Susan was recognized as a Climate Leader by the Clean50 and received the Clean16 award. She holds undergraduate degrees in both science and finance and an executive MBA from the University of Ottawa. In 2024, she also obtained her ICD.D governance designation from the University of Toronto. Passionate about the environment and climate technologies, Susan currently sits on several governance and advisory boards and is actively involved with a few organizations that are aligned with her interests.\"We are delighted to welcome Susan to our Board,\" said Jeff York, Founder and Chairman of Focus Graphite. \"She brings a strong track record in corporate finance and scaling industrial technologies, wit...