Besra Gold Announces Board Changes
Besra Gold (BESAF) announced board changes effective November 17, 2025. David Izzard resigned as director and chair. The Board appointed Michael Higginson as a director to complete Izzard's term; Higginson will stand for re-election at the upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting. Michael has served as Besra's Company Secretary and Chief Corporate Officer since April 3, 2023 and previously served as a director from 6 September 2024 to 19 May 2025. The Board also resolved to appoint Dr John Blake as Non-Executive Chair. Following these changes the Board comprises John Blake (Non-Executive Chair), Matthew Greentree, and Michael Higginson.
Besra Gold (BESAF) ha annunciato cambiamenti nel consiglio che entreranno in vigore il 17 novembre 2025. David Izzard si è dimesso da direttore e presidente. Il Consiglio ha nominato Michael Higginson come direttore per completare il mandato di Izzard; Higginson si presenterà alle prossime elezioni all'Assemblea Generale Annuale e Straordinaria. Michael ha ricoperto il ruolo di Segretario della Società e Capo Ufficio Corporate di Besra sin dal 3 aprile 2023 e in precedenza ha servito come direttore dal 6 settembre 2024 al 19 maggio 2025. Il Consiglio ha inoltre deciso di nominare Dr John Blake come Presidente non esecutivo. A seguito di tali cambiamenti il Consiglio è composto da John Blake (Presidente non esecutivo), Matthew Greentree e Michael Higginson.
Besra Gold (BESAF) anunció cambios en la junta que entrarán en vigor el 17 de noviembre de 2025. David Izzard renunció como director y presidente. La Junta nombró a Michael Higginson como director para completar el mandato de Izzard; Higginson se presentará para la reelección en la próxima Junta General Anual y Reunión Especial. Michael ha servido como Secretario de la Compañía y Director de Asuntos Corporativos desde el 3 de abril de 2023 y anteriormente se desempeñó como director desde el 6 de septiembre de 2024 hasta el 19 de mayo de 2025. La Junta también decidió nombrar a Dr John Blake como Presidente no ejecutivo. Tras estos cambios, la Junta queda compuesta por John Blake (Presidente no ejecutivo), Matthew Greentree y Michael Higginson.
Besra Gold (BESAF)가 이사회 변경을 발표했습니다. 발효일은 2025년 11월 17일입니다. David Izzard는 이사이자 의장으로서 사임했습니다. 이사회는 Izzard의 임기를 마치기 위해 Michael Higginson을 이사로 임명했습니다; Higginson은 다가오는 연차 총회 및 특별 총회에서 재선에 출마할 예정입니다. Michael은 2023년 4월 3일부터 Besra의 회사 비서 및 최고 기업 책임자로 재직해 왔으며, 이전에 2024년 9월 6일부터 2025년 5월 19일까지 이사로 재직했습니다. 또한 이사회는 Dr John Blake를 비상임 의장으로 임명하기로 결정했습니다. 이러한 변화 이후 이사회는 John Blake (비상임 의장), Matthew Greentree, Michael Higginson으로 구성됩니다.
Besra Gold (BESAF) a annoncé des changements au sein du conseil qui prendront effet le 17 novembre 2025. David Izzard a démissionné en tant que directeur et président. Le conseil a nommé Michael Higginson comme directeur pour compléter le mandat d'Izzard; Higginson se représentera à l'Assemblée générale annuelle et à l'Assemblée spéciale prochaine. Michael a occupé le poste de Secrétaire de la Société et de Directeur des Affaires Corporatives depuis le 3 avril 2023 et a auparavant été administrateur du 6 septembre 2024 au 19 mai 2025. Le conseil a également décidé de nommer Dr John Blake en tant que Président non exécutif. Suite à ces changements, le conseil se compose de John Blake (Président non exécutif), Matthew Greentree et Michael Higginson.
Besra Gold (BESAF) gab Änderungen im Vorstand bekannt, die am 17. November 2025 in Kraft treten. David Izzard hat sich als Direktor und Vorsitzender zurückgezogen. Der Vorstand ernannte Michael Higginson zum Direktor, um Izzards Amtszeit zu vervollständigen; Higginson wird sich auf der kommenden Hauptversammlung und Sondersitzung zur Wiederwahl stellen. Michael hat seit dem 3. April 2023 als Unternehmenssekretär und Chief Corporate Officer von Besra gedient und zuvor vom 6. September 2024 bis zum 19. Mai 2025 als Direktor fungiert. Der Vorstand beschloss außerdem, Dr John Blake zum Non-Executive Chairman zu ernennen. Nach diesen Änderungen setzt sich der Vorstand aus John Blake (Non-Executive Chair), Matthew Greentree und Michael Higginson zusammen.
Besra Gold (BESAF) أعلن عن تغييرات في المجلس سارية اعتباراً من 17 نوفمبر 2025. استقال ديفيد ازارد من منصبه كمدير ورئيس مجلس الإدارة. عيّن المجلس Michael Higginson كمدير لاستكمال فترة ازارد؛ سيترشح الهيئة للانتخاب من قبل الجمعية العامة السنوية والاجتماع الخاص القادم. خدم مايكل كسكرتير للشركة وكبير مسؤولي الشركات لدى Besra منذ 3 أبريل 2023 وكان قد شغل سابقاً منصب مدير من 6 سبتمبر 2024 إلى 19 مايو 2025. كما قرر المجلس تعيين د. جون بلاك رئيساً غير تنفيذي. عقب هذه التغييرات، يتكون المجلس من جون بلاك (رئيس غير تنفيذي)، ماثيو غرينتري، ومايك هيغنسون.
- Dr John Blake appointed Non-Executive Chair (effective Nov 17, 2025)
- Michael Higginson appointed Director to complete existing term
- Michael Higginson has been Company Secretary and Chief Corporate Officer since Apr 3, 2023
- David Izzard resigned as Director and Chair (effective Nov 17, 2025)
- David Izzard served as Chair only since 24 June 2025
Perth, Western Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 17, 2025) - Besra Gold Inc (ASX: BEZ) (Besra or the Company) announces that David Izzard has today resigned as a Director of the Company.
The Board wishes to express its sincere appreciation for the very considerable contribution David has made to the Company's strategies, direction, development, and governance since his appointment as a Director and Chair of the Company on 24 June 2025.
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.16.1, the Board advises that Mr. Michael Higginson has today been appointed as a Director of the Company. Michael will complete the remainder of David Izzard's term and will stand for re-election at the Company's upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting.
Since 3 April 2023, Michael has and continues to serve as Besra's Company Secretary and Chief Corporate Officer. In addition, Michael was a Director of the Company for the period commencing 6 September 2024 and ending 19 May 2025.
The Board has today resolved to appoint Dr John Blake as the Company's Non-Executive Chair.
Following these changes, the Board now comprises Messrs John Blake (Non-Executive Chair), Matthew Greentree and Michael Higginson.
This announcement was authorised for release by the Board of Besra Gold Inc.
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