Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price pumps on the back of CEO announcement // The Motley Fool Australia

The Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) share price is trading higher today, up 3.66% at 42 cents a share at the time of writing.

The battery metals exploration and development company has lithium discoveries at two Western Australia projects: the Kathleen Valley project and the Buldania mining site. 

Why is the Liontown share price up today?

Earlier today, the company announced the appointment of international mining executive Tony Ottaviano as chief executive officer.

Liontown described Mr Ottaviano as a “highly-credentialed” global mining executive. He has held senior executive roles with BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO), two of the world’s largest mining companies. 

Mr Ottaviano will oversee…