Paladin Energy Ltd. (Paladin or the Company) announced the appointment of Lesley Adams as independent non-executive director of the Company effective 22 May 2023. Mrs. Adams has more than thirty years of experience within the global resources industry across multiple roles including Human Resources, Health & Safety, Joint Venture Management and Indigenous and Corporate Affairs. Mrs. Adams' experience includes leadership roles in global technology, engineering services and major resource companies.

Previously, Mrs. Adams was Executive General Manager of Roy Hill where she was responsible for implementing and supporting structural change as the organisation transitioned to a sustainable operating environment. Mrs. Adams' other senior roles include Group Executive HR/Continuous Improvement at Beach Energy, Group Executive Corporate Services at Quadrant Energy and General Manager of Human Resources for Santos Limited. Mrs. Adams is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.