James des Cognets

Chief Administrative Officer

James des Cognets joined First Bauxite in November 2023 and focuses on driving efficiency and financial performance across its businesses. He brings significant experience in private equity management and across the natural resources sector. James comes to FBX from Resource Capital Funds where he was responsible for RCF’s global royalty portfolio, as well as investments in energy transition metals and industrial minerals. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and French from Vanderbilt University and an MBA (high honors) from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. James has also received his ICD.D accreditation from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

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