Appointment of Miguel Pacheco as Chief Financial Officer Marks a Strategic Move for Open Mineral Ltd

Open Mineral Ltd, a global digital trader in critical minerals, has recently appointed Miguel Pacheco as its new Chief Financial Officer. This decision aligns with the company’s mission to support regional expansion and develop innovative global trade finance instruments.

Miguel Pacheco brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, having held challenging advisory and consulting roles in large multinationals. Prior to joining Open Mineral, he was the Chief Executive Officer at TF Cargoes and held senior positions in leading commodity companies such as Trafigura, Mercuria Energy Trading SA, Hartree Partners, and EY. Pacheco is also a graduate from The Wharton School, with an MBA in Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. With his extensive background, Pacheco is expected to provide guidance for the fiscal health of Open Mineral Ltd and be a prudent sounding board, risk mitigator, and strategist for the company.

The appointment of Pacheco is a critical development for Open Mineral Ltd as they continue with their second phase of regional development and expansion. The company also aims to reinforce reporting and compliance standards in its specialized critical minerals business. Global CEO of Open Mineral, Boris Eykher, expressed his enthusiasm in welcoming Miguel to the team, emphasizing the need for a CFO with an evolved skillset and mindset, given the evolving global trade landscape and the company’s ambitious growth plans.

In addition to his role in internal operations, Miguel Pacheco will represent Open Mineral at the upcoming Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia, where the company plans to discuss its expansion into the Kingdom and innovative trade finance facilities with industry peers. Open Mineral’s participation in this event reflects their commitment to staying at the forefront of global thought-leadership in the critical minerals and base metals landscape, especially amidst global economic volatility and trade headwinds.

Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Open Mineral has rapidly expanded its global presence, with offices in Latin America, UAE, China, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The company, founded in 2016 by a team of ex-Glencore traders, is supported by funding from Mubadala Investment Co and has onboarded over 900 metals and mining companies from 40 countries onto the Open Mineral platform.

The appointment of Miguel Pacheco as Chief Financial Officer marks a strategic move for Open Mineral Ltd, as the company continues to drive its growth plan and solidify its position as a leading digital trader in the critical minerals industry. With Pacheco’s extensive experience and expertise, the company is poised for further success in its expansion and global trade finance initiatives.

For more information, please contact:
Mohamed Tahboub
Open Mineral,
Head of Regional Communications & Marketing
+971 50 157 6868,
[email protected]