Appian Appoints Frank Fannon as Senior Geostrategy Advisor

Posted: October 6, 2021 at 2:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 1 hour ago

LONDON, October 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / –

Strong points

• The meeting of Frank Fanon strengthens the Appian senior team
• Frank will be a senior geostrategy advisor for the company, providing expertise on potential and current investments as well as government affairs.
• Brings significant business and public affairs experience, having served as a senior official for the US government, including America’s Energy Diplomat

Appian Capital Advisory LLP (“Appian” or the “Company”), the investment adviser to long-term value-oriented private equity funds that invest only in mining and related companies, announces the appointment of the Honorable Frank Fannon as Senior Geostrategy Advisor (“SGA”), based in Washington DC

As SGA, Frank will work closely with Appian’s management team to provide insight and advice on potential and current investments across the company’s entire portfolio. In addition, he will also advise Appian on government and public affairs, particularly critical mineral policies in key markets where Appian operates.

Frank is currently Managing Director of Fannon Global Advisors, a strategic consulting firm specializing in geopolitical trends, energy transition and market transformations, after a successful career in the private and public sectors in the United States.

Before Fannon Global Advisors, in May 2018 Frank was unanimously confirmed by United States Senate as First Deputy Secretary of State for Energy Resources, a position he held until January of this year. As an “American energy diplomat,” Frank led US government initiatives across the Indo-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa region to advance free and open markets and resilient supply chains. Frank also created the Multi-Country Energy Resource Governance Initiative to share global mining best practices and improve governance.

Prior to joining the State Department, Frank was responsible for corporate affairs at BHP, where he established his corporate affairs function in the United States and led campaigns on climate change. Frank was also previously the principal US advisor to the BHP Foundation, focusing on transparency and governance, environmental resilience and equity in education. Prior to BHP, Frank headed government affairs for Murphy Oil Corporation and was also an advisor to the US Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works – where he drafted, negotiated and helped pass the Policy Act. energy efficiency in 2005.

After obtaining a BA from Radford University, Virginia, Frank obtained a master’s degree in international, economics and business, from University of Denver Korbel School of International Studies, and also holds a JD from University of Denver Faculty of Law. Frank is currently Senior Advisor (non-resident) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, commented:
“Frank is a fantastic addition to Appian, where in his capacity as Senior Geostrategy Advisor, he will provide strategic advice and critical advice to Appian’s senior management in our markets. His experience in both the US Government and sector will be a real asset to us, underscoring Appian’s ambition to attract and retain top talent globally. 2021, I look forward to what our team will accomplish in our next phase of development and growth.

Frank Fanon, Senior Geostrategy Advisor at Appian, commented:
“It’s great to join Appian at such a critical time for the company as it continues to grow stronger in the metals and mining industry. Appian is already recognized for its cutting-edge technical and investment expertise, in addition to a growing global presence, and I look forward to supporting Michael and the Appian Funds management team in its key markets and jurisdictions. “

About Appian Capital Advisory LLP
Appian Capital Advisory LLP is the investment advisor to long-term value-oriented private equity funds that invest only in mining and mining-related companies.

Appian is a leading investment advisor in the metals and mining industry, with global experience in South America, North America, Australia and Africa and a successful track record in supporting businesses to achieve their development goals, with a global operating portfolio overseeing nearly 5,000 employees.

Appian has a global team of 50 experienced professionals with offices in London, Toronto, Lima, Belo Horizonte and Sydney.

For more information, please visit www.appiancapitaladvisory.com, or find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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