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Homerun Resources has assembled a world-class team of management, directors, and technical consultants whose collective experience spans advanced materials, clean-technology engineering, mineral exploration, and global capital markets, uniquely positioning the Company to build a multi-vertical materials and technology platform focused on high-purity silica, silicon carbide, and next-generation energy transition applications.
Brian Leeners received both his B.Comm. and LL.B. degrees from the University of British Columbia in 1992 and since that time has been focused on the management of private and public venture companies. In 2002, he founded Nexvu Capital Corp. which is a venture capital firm focused on developing companies in the Materials and Technology Sectors. Nexvu provides hands-on business development strategy and expertise for start-up and growth phase companies. Focused on both private and public companies, Nexvu also insulates the operational management from the public company process and provides economies of scale in the regulatory/legal, accounting/audit and investor relations areas. Since formation in 2002, Nexvu has been directly responsible for raising in excess of US$100 million for Nexvu transactions (not including any public market buy-side volumes).
Antionio has vast experience in project management at large corporations, including Transpetro, PwC, Shell, along with 10 years of experience in mining. He was involved in the mining projects Zumbi Mineração Grafite de veio, AMA Gold, Hawking Graphite, 3 S Rare Earths and Copper, Palmeres Rare Earths. He graduated in Business Administration and holds an MBA. He is a Member of IBGC.
Armando Farhate, a Brazilian citizen, has more than 36 years of industry experience, with the last 14 years being in the mining sector. He has occupied C-Level and Upper Management positions in mining companies in Brazil, Canada, Namibia and Botswana and is currently a Director on the Board for three Canadian mining and exploration companies. He brings extensive experience in all areas of this industry segment, with special focus on Operations, Sales & Marketing, Engineering and Mineral Resource Development.
Research & Development oversight
Dr. Mauro Cesar Terence – Graduation in Chemistry from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (1994), Masters in Nuclear Engineering from Universidade de São Paulo (1996), Doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from Universidade de São Paulo (2002). Experienced in Material and Metallurgical Engineering, in the following subjects: Advanced Materials, Nano Materials, Biomaterials, Ceramics, Blends and Polymers.
CFO across all Homerun subsidiaries
Nancy Zhao, has over nine years of experience working with public companies, including having served as the CFO for several publicly traded entities and contributing her financial acumen to organizations such as First Hydrogen Corp (TSXV-FHYD), and Neo Battery Materials Ltd (TSXV-NBM). Ms. Zhao is currently a board member of First Hydrogen Corp.
Hugh Callaghan spent several years with Rio Tinto plc and Xstrata in corporate management roles that included assignments at Escondida, Kennecott Copper, and Mt Isa operations. He subsequently founded or managed a number of junior companies with assets in Latin America, and has built mines in Chile and Mexico. Hugh is currently Chief Operating Officer of ASX listed EV Resources Limited which is invested in copper projects in Peru. He has a lengthy track record of corporate management that includes expertise in business development, marketing and logistics, and project development.
J. Lewis Dillman has over 20 years experience in successfully managing, financing and operating, public and private oil and gas companies. Mr Dillman has raised funding for numerous energy companies in North America and has advanced oil and gas projects in China, Indonesia and Tunisia. He has extensive contacts in the oil and gas industry and actively raises funds for energy deals in capital markets. Mr Dillman holds a Masters degree in International Affairs from Columbia University in New York, USA, with a specialization in international banking and finance.
Mr. Fontaine is an accomplished executive with over three decades of experience in the energy and technology sectors, specializing in capital markets, energy, and advanced materials. He has successfully led and financed ventures across oil and gas, solar technology, and emerging clean energy solutions. Tom’s expertise in raising capital and scaling innovative energy technologies aligns with Homerun’s mission to revolutionize green energy solutions through advanced silica, photovoltaic and energy storage technologies.
With more than 30 years of leadership experience across the finance, mining, communications, and public affairs sectors, Stephen brings a proven track record of strategic execution and organizational growth. For nearly two decades, Stephen has been a key figure in the mining exploration industry, guiding companies through complex regulatory environments and capital markets while advancing exploration initiatives.
Development of solar glass plant + purification plant
Mr. Odir Julio Pedrazzi Junior, is a seasoned engineer with
specialization in glass processing from the University of Glass in
Paris, and MBA’s in Strategic Planning and Business
Management. Mr. Pedrazzi has 37 years of experience in the glass segment, having occupied the position of Director of Operations and Industrial Manager at several major players in the Brazilian glass sector, having successfully led the implementation of complete glass plants and furnaces. He also acted as a Director on the Board at one of the largest glass industrials in Brazil.
Business development for solar glass + purification plant
Mr. Joel Rovaris Ferrari, is an experienced industrial manager in the sectors of solar energy, ceramics and industrial chemistry.
He graduated with a degree in Ceramics Technology and has an MBA in Personnel Management, Business Administration and
Marketing Management. He is also attending further
specialization in Materials Engineering and Production
Engineering. Mr. Ferari has more than 25 years of experience including implementation of zero-base industrial projects, with
particular focus on developing the supply chain logistics and staffing. Such projects have included a solar panel assembly plant and porcelain / ceramic tile plants in the Northeast region
of Brazil.
Jiri Skopek is an architect, smart community planner, and leader in smart and sustainable development whose work has shaped buildings, communities, and national standards for more than three decades. As Managing Director of Sustainability at JLL, he advised corporate clients on greening large portfolios and led the smart-building transformation of federal buildings, a landmark deployment of analytics-driven operations in government real estate.
Dr. Luca Sorbello joined Halocell in 2009 as technical manager, first managing the research projects in Italy and then as sales and marketing manager for the group with a global market responsibility. He then added the responsibilities of Halocell Europe CEO and Halocell Energy board member . Luca has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Leeds University, a master’s degree in business administration from Tor Vergata university and a Doctorate from Tor Vergata in the field of industrial management. He was also appointed as adjunct professor at Tor Vergata university and Malta university teaching various subjects in masters and undergraduate courses. He has also held different research positions on several themes concerning technology and energy. He is author of several scientific articles and books.
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