Sparc Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Nick O'Loughlin as Managing Director, effective from 29 January 2024. Nick has been with Sparc in a part-time role since January 2022 as General Manager, Renewable Energy, where he has led Sparc's involvement with the Sparc Hydrogen JV, as well as Sparc's sodium ion battery project with Queensland University of Technology. Nick has over 12 years' experience in investment banking and corporate finance roles in Australia and London.

Nick was an Associate Director (Vice President) at Rothschild & Co in London and prior to that a member of Standard Chartered Bank's Mining & Metals team, where he advised on several landmark transactions. More recently, Nick has held the position of Chief Development Officer for NYSE listed, Battery Future Acquisition Corp, whilst working in a part-time capacity for Sparc since January 2022. Nick holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering with First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide.