Lydian International Limited announced that the company's board of directors has appointed Gillian Davidson as an Independent Director, effective August 17, 2016. Gillian Davidson is currently Head of Mining and Metals at the World Economic Forum, where she is responsible for leading multi-stakeholder initiatives with global mining and metals companies, governments, international organizations and civil society to advance responsible and sustainable mining. Prior to joining the Forum, Gillian was Director of Social Responsibility at Teck Resources, Canada, where she led commitments to communities, human rights and sustainable development. Gillian has also held roles related to social justice, community development and natural resources in government, civil society, consultancy and academia. Gillian has worked extensively with civil society organizations to implement people-centered development and dialogue within the mining sector.