Team Expertise
Unmatched Regional Expertise:
Every member of our leadership team has extensive experience working in Salar de Atacama, the world’s most significant lithium reserve.
Proven Track Record:
From securing high-value tenements to developing cutting-edge extraction processes, our team consistently delivers results.
Commitment to Sustainability:
With experts in environmentally friendly technologies, we are leading the way in low-impact lithium mining.
Board of Directors
Gino Zandonai
Mining engineer with over 25 years of experience in international mining across more than 40 countries. Gino has deep knowledge of Chile’s lithium regulations and an unparalleled ability to secure extensive tenements in Salar de Atacama.
Juan Paulo Bambach
A senior executive with over 20 years of experience in international mining and lithium project development. Jose’s extensive work with SQM and the Chilean Ministry of Energy positions him as a key figure in navigating regulatory landscapes and building global partnerships. His in-depth understanding of the lithium industry in Latin America ensures strategic alignment with investor and market needs.
Top Executives
Aldo Boitano
Chief Executive Officer
Civil Industrial engineer, MBA and Doctorate Co-founder and past CEO of CleanTech Lithium, 25 years of management roles in the US & Chile, past board member of the International Leadership Association. Pioneer in Chile’s solar industry with >800MW of projects deployed. His leadership ensures that Li3X operates with transparency, efficiency, and innovation.
Peter Ehren
Process and Lithium Expert
Renowned Lithium Consultant with over 20 years of experience, specializes in Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), solar evaporation systems, and process development. With a proven track record advancing global lithium projects, Peter’s expertise ensures sustainable, cutting-edge solutions for Lithium Atacama’s mission to lead the lithium industry.
Christian Feddesen
Exploration Director
Christian has over 20 years of experience in geological exploration and resource evaluation across various mineral types, including porphyry copper and lithium salts in brines. Since 2016, he has focused exclusively on brine-based lithium exploration, conducting detailed evaluations to secure resources in the Salar de Atacama. Christian’s reputation as a Competent Person, certified by Chile’s Qualify Commission, ensures that all exploration activities meet the highest industry standards.
Marcelo Bravo
Senior Consultant, Process Engineering
A seasoned chemical engineer with 40+ years of experience in the recovery of economic minerals like lithium, potash, boric acid, and iodine. Expert with broad experience in providing specialised analysis of evaporation pond systems, processing plants and process design. Former head of processing at SQM’s Atacama project, the world’s largest lithium production base. hristian’s reputation as a Competent Person, certified by Chile’s Qualify Commission, ensures that all project developments and economics meet the highest industry standards.
