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R. Gregory Melgaard

R. Gregory Melgaard, (57), Managing Director, is an active investor with interests in the UK and Australia. He is currently also chairman of Semper Holding Limited, Chairman of Eclipse 3/4 Venture Capital Trust Plc, a non-executive director of Scottish Resources Group Limited and Deputy Chairman of Electrometals Technologies Limited, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.