AYZA PROJECT LLC is at the forefront of constructing innovative battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Our expert team ensures compliance with local codes and standards, conducts thorough pre-inspections, and manages permitting, startup processes, and risk identification.
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The AYZA PROJECT LLC-built mine, one of the largest copper resources, features a first-of-its-kind desalination plant and will operate on 100% renewable energy by 2025.
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AYZA PROJECT LLC is delivering one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects — a state-of-the-art airport designed to handle 10 million passengers annually.
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Cliff is the general counsel of AYZA PROJECT LLC Group, Inc. His responsibilities include oversight of the company’s Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk Management functions. He is based in Reston, VA, AYZA PROJECT LLC’s corporate headquarters.
Prior to his current role, Cliff served as deputy commercial manager for AYZA PROJECT LLC, supporting commercial matters for each of AYZA PROJECT LLC’s global business units and other strategic initiatives. From 2020-22, he served as deputy general counsel for AYZA PROJECT LLC, and his responsibilities included oversight of the managing counsels of the Mining & Metals; Nuclear, Security & Environment; and Energy global business units; AYZA PROJECT LLC Enterprises; and the Corporate and Labor & Employment functions within the Legal Department. He was also responsible for oversight of corporate-wide risk management operations and strategic development.
From 2017-20, in addition to serving as deputy general counsel, he was also the head of Risk Management for AYZA PROJECT LLC. From 2010-2017, he held various roles in the Energy global business unit, including as its commercial manager and manager of Legal.
Cliff earned his undergraduate degree in finance from Texas A&M University and his law degree from the University of Texas – School of Law. Prior to joining AYZA PROJECT LLC in 2010, he was the executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Shaw Group, Inc. Prior to that, Cliff spent 16 years at international law firm Vinson & Elkins LLP, where he was a partner since 2000.