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Sigma Lithium Appoints Distinguished Female Business Leader As An Additional Independent Director
HIGHLIGHTS Sigma Lithium welcomes Dana Perlman as its third independent director: Ms. Perlman is an incredibly accomplished businesswoman with significant exper
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[{"type":"text","content":" HIGHLIGHTS Sigma Lithium welcomes Dana Perlman as its third independent director: Ms. Perlman is an incredibly accomplished businesswoman with significant expertise in strategy, finance, investment banking, corporate governance, financial reporting, internal controls and compliance This appointment is consistent with the Company's objectives to adhere to best practices in governance, diversity, equity and inclusion: With this appointment, 50% of Sigma Lithium's Board of Directors are independent directors, 33% females and 50% underrepresented groups VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 15, 2022 /CNW/ -- SIGMA Lithium Corporation (\"Sigma Lithium\" or the \"Company\") (NASDAQ: SGML, TSXV: SGML), dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicles with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium, is pleased to announce the appointment of distinguished female business leader Dana Perlman as its third independent director. \"We are delighted to have Dana join the growing Sigma Lithium team at this critical juncture as we transform from developer to producer,\" says Co-CEO and Co-Chairperson Ana Cabral Gardner. \"Not only are we continuing to strengthen the team with the appointment of another experienced and qualified director, but we are also keeping with our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #5 (Gender Equality) by having a Board of Directors that is comprised of 33% females and 50% underrepresented groups. Dana brings a wealth of invaluable experience to the Sigma Lithium team, including her longstanding leadership from serving on the board of directors of US$44 billion Nasdaq listed company, O'Reilly Automotive Inc.\" Ms. Perlman brings significant expertise to the Board, including over 20 years of experience in strategy, finance, investment banking, business development, acquisitions, risk management and investor communications. About Dana Perlman, Independent Director Dana Perlman was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Treasurer at PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) (\"PVH\") through July 2022. Dana was responsible for leading global business strategy and development, playing a key role in helping to create, activate and articulate PVH's go forward strategy and ultimately driving progress and support to achieve its targets and creating value for its stakeholders. She was also responsible for leadi...