Michael Lynch-Bell

"Michael Lynch-Bell has extensive experience in the mining, oil and gas industries having spent his whole 38 year career with Ernst & Young developing and later leading its global mining and energy practices. During his time with Ernst & Young, he played a key role in establishing Ernst & Young’s practice in Kazakhstan and advised a number of major CIS companies on transactions. He retired as senior partner of Ernst & Young’s transaction advisory practice for mining and metals and as an elected member of its global advisory council in June 2012. He was previously a non-executive director of Equus Petroleum Plc.

"Other appointments: Non-executive director of Seven Energy International Limited, Lenta Ltd and Transocean Partners LLC. He is also a trustee and treasurer of Action Aid International, a trustee of 21st Century Legacy and The Children of Sri Lanka Trust, and a member of the United Nations Expert Group on Resources Classification." [1]

• Director, Kaz Minerals plc