Nickel Asia Executive and Leadership Team

Gerard Brimo, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Nickel Asia, directs the overarching corporate strategy and long-term vision for the organization. By aligning mining operations with global ESG standards, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures the company maintains a competitive position as a premier investment entity within the Philippines. Gerard Brimo oversees the integration of clean energy initiatives into the broader business model, fostering growth across diverse market sectors. This leadership role involves constant engagement with the Board to refine capital allocation and operational priorities. Through rigorous oversight of corporate governance, the President & Chief Executive Officer secures the stability of the entire enterprise. By championing responsible mining practices, the executive drives the company toward the 2030 vision of excellence. Ultimately, the President & Chief Executive Officer cultivates a culture of accountability and sustainable development across all regional mining sites.

Francisco Arañes, the Senior Vice President - Chief Operating Officer at Nickel Asia, manages the internal scaling and technical efficiency of mining operations. Focusing on the optimization of lateritic nickel ore production, the Senior Vice President - Chief Operating Officer implements advanced extraction technologies to maximize output while minimizing environmental impact. Francisco Arañes coordinates with site managers to ensure that daily production targets align with the broader corporate strategy. This role requires constant monitoring of operational workflows to identify bottlenecks and improve resource utilization across all active mining sites. By streamlining internal processes, the Senior Vice President - Chief Operating Officer enhances the overall productivity of the company. The executive maintains a sharp focus on operational safety and compliance, ensuring that every extraction activity adheres to strict regulatory standards. Through this technical leadership, the Senior Vice President - Chief Operating Officer supports the company's mission to remain a dominant force in the global nickel market.

Graciano Yumul, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Nickel Asia, directs the complex supply chain logistics and regional distribution networks. Overseeing the movement of nickel ore from extraction points to global markets, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer ensures seamless integration between mining sites and international shipping channels. Graciano Yumul manages the infrastructure requirements necessary to support large-scale mining operations, focusing on the reliability of transport and storage facilities. This leadership role involves coordinating with external partners to maintain consistent supply flows, thereby supporting the company's revenue targets. By optimizing logistics, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer reduces operational costs and improves delivery timelines. The executive works closely with other C-suite leaders to ensure that supply chain capabilities match the company's production capacity. Through strategic management of these critical assets, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer sustains the company's market reach and operational scale.

Jose Baylon, the Senior Vicd President, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at Nickel Asia, architects the framework for environmental stewardship and enterprise risk management. By evaluating potential hazards to mining operations, the Senior Vicd President, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer develops mitigation strategies that protect the company's assets and reputation. Jose Baylon leads the sustainability agenda, ensuring that all mining activities contribute positively to local communities and environmental health. This role involves rigorous reporting on ESG metrics to satisfy investor requirements and regulatory mandates. By integrating risk assessment with sustainability goals, the Senior Vicd President, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer fosters a culture of transparency and ethical conduct. The executive collaborates with the Board to address emerging challenges in the mining industry, ensuring long-term resilience. Through this dual focus on risk and sustainability, the Senior Vicd President, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer secures the company's social license to operate.