Edison Lithium appoints A. Paul Gill as CEO; interim CFO named after $512M deal leader
Edison Lithium appointed A. Paul Gill as CEO, President, and Director effective March 1, 2026, replacing Nathan Rotstein, while promoting Controller Andrew Gainsbury to interim CFO. Gill brings 25 years of mining and development experience, including leading Norsemont Mining to a $512 million sale and securing $16.7 million in grants.
1. CEO Appointment
Edison Lithium announced the appointment of A. Paul Gill as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director effective March 1, 2026. Gill replaces Nathan Rotstein, who will transition to an advisory role, and the company elevated Controller Andrew Gainsbury to interim Chief Financial Officer.
2. A. Paul Gill’s Background
Gill has over 25 years of experience in mining, energy, automation, and technology sectors. His prior roles include founding Director of Norsemont Mining, which sold for $512 million, founder of Lomiko Metals securing $16.7 million in development grants, and CEO of Pampa Metals Corp.
3. Interim CFO Appointment
Andrew Gainsbury, CFA, CMA, steps in as interim CFO after serving as Edison Lithium’s Controller. He brings 16 years of financial management and consulting experience in Canada and Brazil, including CFO duties at a Brazilian engineering firm and corporate finance projects for Deloitte.
4. Transition and Strategic Outlook
The leadership changes aim to leverage Gill’s track record in corporate development and capital markets to advance Edison Lithium’s projects and create shareholder value. The company expects a seamless transition and plans to refine its strategic objectives under the new executive team.