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Richard Pinkerton

CFO

Richard is an established CFO and former investment banker with a proven track record in finance and capital markets. Early in his career, he built a strong foundation in accounting and financial advisory, working with clients across a range of industries including financial services, retail, and consumer products. He later transitioned into investment banking, where he successfully led IPOs and equity financings for numerous technology, renewable energy, and mining companies. Richard excels in building strong relationships with colleagues, lenders, and investors to drive business success.

Richard-Pinkerton

Track record highlights

  • Financial Planning and Analysis: As a CPA, provided financial expertise to major financial institutions, a national retailer, and consumer product manufacturers.
  • Capital Raising: As an investment banker, led IPOs and equity financings for companies across multiple sectors, including technology, renewable resources, and mining.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Led multiple M&A transactions and held directorship roles with three publicly listed companies, bringing strategic insight and governance expertise to complex corporate deals.
  • Executive Leadership: CFO for several public companies, including mining companies at various stages, from start-up to production. Achievements include securing over $250 million in equity financing from institutional investors; managing a $150 million capital expenditure program; closing a USD $35 million off-take financing with a global commodities trader.
  • Financial Restructuring & Turnarounds: Led a business though a complex restructuring including successfully executing a post-turnaround five year plan.
  • Core Competencies: Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and securing debt and equity financing. Known for maintaining composure and strategic focus in high-pressure situations.

Sector Experience

  • Mining: Bulk Metals, Critical Minerals and Precious Metals Exploration
  • Technology: Media & Telecommunications and Medical Technology
  • Financial Services: Banking, Professional and Consulting Services
  • Retail, Consumer Products, and Manufacturing

Richard's specialist skills

Banking Relationship

Fifteen years of banking relationship management, optimizing cash flow, and negotiating loans, credit lines, and letters of credit.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Proven expertise in developing and managing corporate, operational, and capital expenditure budgets tailored to the needs of boards, lenders, and investors—supporting strategic decision-making and financial accountability.

Raising Funds

Ten years investment banking experience structuring IPOs, equity financings and M&A transactions across various industries, including tech, renewables, and mining. As CFO, participated in closing over $250M in equity financing from institutional investors

Financial Operations

Drives efficient financial operations by leading high-performing teams of up to ten. Promotes cross-functional collaboration to streamline reporting processes, enhance accuracy, and improve overall finance team performance.

Leadership

Demonstrated success as a public company CFO, with additional experience serving as a director on the boards of three publicly listed companies, bringing strategic leadership and governance expertise to complex business environments.

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