Volt Lithium Corp. announced the appointment of Lt. General (ret?d) Honourable Andrew Leslie as Chair of the Company?s Board of Directors, succeeding Mr. Warner Uhl, who will continue as a Director of the Company.

With a diverse leadership background across military, business and government, Lt. General Leslie brings high integrity and strong corporate governance capabilities to his new role as Board Chair. General Andrew Leslie boasts a diverse career spanning roles as a soldier, business leader, Federal Parliamentarian, Chief Government Whip, and board of director across corporate, charitable, and government organizations.

Notably, he served as the Commander/CEO of the Canadian Army for four years during the latest Afghan War, capping his Canadian Armed Forces journey. With international experience in peacekeeping and war through UN and NATO missions, he earned numerous Canadian and international awards. Transitioning to the corporate sphere, he became a senior Vice President at a major Canadian corporation.

His education includes degrees from the University of Ottawa (Economics), the Royal Military College (MA/Strategic Studies), and the University of London (U.K.). He also completed executive courses at Harvard Business School, Canadian Forces Colleges, and the Rotman School of Management'sInstitute of Directors Education program. General Leslie's extensive military training encompasses leadership, governance, ethics, strategy, tactics, equipment acquisition, and risk management.

In 2021, he received an honorary Doctorate from the Royal Military College. Currently residing in Ottawa, he is bilingual in English and French.