The Board of Lynas Corporation Limited announced the appointment of Professor John Humphrey as a new Non-Executive Director, with effect from 15 May 2017. Also, with effect from 15 May 2017, Jake Klein will stand down after 12 years of service as a Non-Executive Director of the company. Professor Humphrey is the Dean of the Faculty of Law at Queensland University of Technology and a Non-Executive Director of Horizon Oil and Auswide Bank Ltd. (formerly Wide Bay Australia). His previous positions include Deputy Chairman of King & Wood Mallesons, Non-Executive Director of Downer EDI Limited, Villa World Limited and Sunshine Broadcasting Network Limited and he has served as a member of the Australian Takeovers Panel.