Appian Appoints Silvio Lima as Head of Corporate Affairs, ESG and Community Engagement

Based in London and Brazil, Silvio will be brought into Appian's projects to provide the business' Investment Committee with insights from an ESG and in particular community engagement perspective.

Post-investment, Silvio will be heavily involved in developing and implementing a permitting and community strategy for the Company's local management teams.

As part of his new role, he will also spend more time with the Appian Way Charitable Foundation (AWCF), Appian's philanthropic vehicle, focused on allocating capital across social initiatives unique to each project.

Since 2019, AWCF has prioritised educational projects, including supporting a teacher training programme in the Alagoas region of Brazil.

Additionally, the charity provided a social and community budget of $1.7m at Mineração Vale Verde and Atlantic Nickel for hygiene products and equipment across local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, commented: "It is great to welcome Silvio, after seeing first-hand his excellent work at Appian Capital Brazil. His deep understanding of our existing projects, and Appian's ambition to meet our robust ESG commitments, means we are well-positioned to deliver value for our investors and the communities where we operate. ESG is central to every investment decision that Appian makes, and Silvio's appointment reinforces the strategic importance of ESG for our future success."

Silvio Lima, Head of Corporate Affairs, ESG and Community Engagement at Appian, said: "I am delighted to join Appian, after seeing the fantastic work of the business at Appian Capital Brazil since 2019. Appian has prioritised ESG across all the business' projects, reflecting the leadership of Appian in the sector and its competitive differentiation to peers. I look forward to working with Michael, the whole Appian team, local portfolio companies and indeed colleagues at AWCF so that we maintain a Tier-1 standard over the years to come."