Lindian appoints new CFO
ASX-listed Lindian Resources has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of a new finance chief.
The company on Tuesday announced the appointment of Derek Bideshi as CFO, effective July 6, 2026, alongside the promotion of Rajesh Agrawal to GM finance.
The leadership changes come at a critical stage for Lindian as it progresses the Kangankunde project in Malawi and develops downstream processing initiatives through SARECO in Kazakhstan.
Bideshi joins Lindian from Iluka Resources Limited, where he served as GM finance with executive responsibility for group finance, treasury, tax and procurement.
He brings more than 18 years’ experience in the mining and resources sector, including prior roles at South32 and BHP.
In his new role, Bideshi will oversee Lindian’s global finance function, including capital management, funding strategy and financial governance, while supporting project delivery and offtake execution.
The company also confirmed the promotion of Agrawal, who joined Lindian in August 2024 as financial controller, to GM finance.
Agrawal has more than 30 years’ experience across mining and multinational companies, including roles with Rio Tinto and the Aditya Birla Group.
Lindian director Teck Lim said the appointments would strengthen the company’s financial leadership as it moves toward first production at Kangankunde.
“Derek’s appointment strengthens Lindian’s executive team at an important juncture as we advance Kangankunde towards first production and progress our downstream strategy through SARECO,” he said.
The company has been building finance and supply chain teams across Malawi and Kazakhstan, while also upgrading its enterprise resource planning systems and implementing enhanced audit and risk frameworks.
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