ST. LOUIS (January 18, 2022) – The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) announces the promotion of Matthew Wohl, vice president – law and general counsel, to president and CEO of the company, effective January 1, 2022. Wohl first took on the position of president on July 1, 2021, and his role was expanded to include CEO when Jerry Pyatt retired on December 31, 2021.

Wohl joined Doe Run in 2009 as a senior corporate attorney, bringing legal expertise in corporate and commercial law, both as in-house counsel and as an attorney at leading law firms. Wohl became vice president – law and general counsel in 2011 and joined Doe Run’s senior executive team at that time. As a member of the executive team, Wohl served the dual role of leading all aspects of the company’s legal efforts, as well as participating in the review of Doe Run’s operations. During his tenure, Wohl led state and federal advocacy work to protect Missouri’s lead industry, guided the company through tremendous regulatory change, and built a highly competent legal department to support the company’s strategic direction. In addition, Wohl’s responsibilities included supervision of Doe Run’s IT department, the land and remediation group, and the communications function.

“Matt brings a deep understanding of the issues and regulatory policies that impact our industry, as well as a positive outlook and passion to find common ground with diverse stakeholders,” stated Pyatt. “His background with both public and private sector companies in highly regulated industries will enable the company to navigate a course that advances new technologies in both lead battery recycling, as well as the extractive industries.”

“The natural resource industry, and in particular the mining and metals industry, is at a critical juncture,” Wohl stated. “The world is in the midst of a global competition for clean energy. As a country, we will need every ounce of lead, copper, zinc, cobalt and many other metals we can get to support the battery technologies required to meet clean and renewable energy goals. Doe Run’s world-class mining operations, past innovations, and our forward-looking research and development are positioning us to bring forth new technologies to meet those needs. I’m honored to help lead our effort to redefine clean energy storage.”

Wohl holds a master’s degree in political economy and public policy from Washington University in St. Louis. His juris doctorate is from Saint Louis University. Pyatt, a 43-year veteran of the industry, began his career with Doe Run’s predecessor, St. Joseph Lead Company. Pyatt’s impressive career started with a brief stint in the laboratory and quickly advanced through various leadership and management positions before he earned the role of COO in 2001, and president and CEO in 2012.

“It has been a privilege to lead a 157-year-old company that has contributed in so many ways to our modern society,” Pyatt said. “Our employees help supply the lead that starts millions of vehicles and provides back-up power for countless data and financial centers, as well as communications, medical and military installments. I am proud to have overseen the conversion of a primary lead smelter to a secondary smelter in 1991, the introduction of the first underground application of a modern, unmanned electric rail system to haul ore, and the development of hyrodmetallurgical processes that the company is poised to bring to market. I’m confident that under Matt’s leadership, Doe Run will continue to innovate to support the renewable and clean energy storage goals of our country.”

“Jerry has led this company through tremendous change with an optimism and perseverance that enabled us not only to survive when other operators did not, but also prepared us for the future by focusing on the needs of tomorrow,” said Wohl. “Because of his leadership, we have an experienced executive team that understands the challenges and opportunities before us. I’m thrilled to lead that team and our company into our next chapter.”

About The Doe Run Company

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company providing vital minerals and metals to the global market. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates mines located in southeast Missouri from where it produces lead, zinc and copper concentrates. Doe Run also operates one of the world’s largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri. Company mineral and metal resources contain lead, zinc, copper, cobalt, nickel, tin and antimony – all vital metals to support a more sustainable energy future. Doe Run has additional operations in Washington and Arizona. For more information, visit www.doerun.com.