Andrea Marsland-Smith Takes CEO Role with $340K Salary; Greg Hall Moves Part-Time
Alligator Energy confirms executive succession with Dr Andrea Marsland-Smith stepping in as CEO from July 1, 2025, while Greg Hall transitions to a part-time executive director role. The company is actively recruiting for key operational leadership positions to support its uranium projects.
- Andrea Marsland-Smith appointed CEO effective 1 July 2025
- Greg Hall moves to part-time Executive Director - Marketing & Investor Relations
- Recruitment underway for General Manager roles in Approvals & Sustainability and Operations
- Remuneration packages benchmarked to sector standards with base salary and incentives
- Leadership change aligns with advancing Samphire Uranium Project and exploration strategy
Leadership Transition at a Pivotal Moment
Alligator Energy has formalised its executive succession plan with Dr Andrea Marsland-Smith taking the helm as CEO from July 1, 2025. This leadership change comes at a critical juncture as the company pushes forward with the development of its Samphire Uranium Project and exploration activities at Big Lake Uranium.
Dr Marsland-Smith brings over 25 years of uranium sector experience, including senior roles at Heathgate Resources and other notable uranium companies. Her expertise in in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium exploration and operations is expected to be instrumental as Alligator advances its feasibility studies, regulatory approvals, and production milestones.
Greg Hall’s Strategic Shift
Outgoing CEO Greg Hall will transition to a part-time role as Executive Director - Marketing & Investor Relations. In this capacity, Hall will focus on uranium marketing, investor relations, and corporate promotion, leveraging his deep knowledge and network to support the company’s growth. His continued involvement provides continuity during this leadership handover.
Hall’s move also frees up capacity for the company to recruit two new executive operational roles, General Manager, Approvals and Sustainability, and General Manager, Operations. These appointments are designed to bolster the operational leadership team supporting Marsland-Smith’s strategic vision.
Strategic and Financial Implications
The company’s recent capital raise and progress on its environmental protection and rehabilitation program have generated strong interest from quality candidates for the new executive roles. The remuneration packages for the CEO and Executive Director roles are competitive and aligned with industry standards, combining base salary with performance-based incentives.
This leadership restructuring signals Alligator Energy’s commitment to advancing its uranium projects through key development phases, including regulatory approvals and production ramp-up. The company’s focus on sustainability and operational excellence under the new executive team will be closely watched by investors and industry observers alike.
Bottom Line?
Alligator Energy’s leadership refresh sets the stage for a critical growth phase, with new executives poised to drive project milestones and market positioning.
Questions in the middle?
- How quickly will the new executive operational roles be filled, and who are the frontrunners?
- What specific milestones will Andrea Marsland-Smith prioritise in her first 12 months as CEO?
- How will Greg Hall’s part-time role influence investor confidence and market engagement?
