Chris Armstrong is an accomplished Commercial Manager currently at Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd since January 2023, with a diverse background in financial analysis and management across various industries. Previous roles include Senior Business Analyst at Iluka Resources, Superintendent Business Services & B.I. Specialist and Finance Business Partner at Rio Tinto, and Director at CleanTech Energy Pty Ltd. Chris has a strong track record in managing commercial departments, supplier relationships, and financial analysis, having held key positions at Fortescue Metals Group, Easynet Global Services, Deutsche Bank, BP, and Rio Tinto. An educational background includes qualifications such as a Site Senior Executive from DIMRS, a CPA from CPA Australia, and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Curtin University, complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Studies and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Rio Tinto.