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North Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

IAMGOLD is a mid-tier gold mining company operating in three regions globally: North America, South America and West Africa, with target production of 570,000 – 640,000 attributable ounces of gold in 2022 from Essakane (Burkina Faso), Rosebel (Suriname) and Westwood (Canada). The Company is currently building its fourth mine: the Côté Gold project in Canada. IAMGOLD trades on the TSX (IMG) and the NYSE (IAG).Chair of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and… Show more IAMGOLD is a mid-tier gold mining company operating in three regions globally: North America, South America and West Africa, with target production of 570,000 – 640,000 attributable ounces of gold in 2022 from Essakane (Burkina Faso), Rosebel (Suriname) and Westwood (Canada). The Company is currently building its fourth mine: the Côté Gold project in Canada. IAMGOLD trades on the TSX (IMG) and the NYSE (IAG).Chair of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and member of the Human Resource and Compensation Committee. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hudbay (TSX: HBM)(NYSE: HBM) is a Canadian integrated mining company with operations, development properties and exploration activities across the Americas principally focused on the discovery, production and marketing of base and precious metals. The company’s objective is to create sustainable value through increased commodity exposure on a per share basis by growing long-life deposits, in high-quality and mining-friendly jurisdictions. A member of the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the… Show more Hudbay (TSX: HBM)(NYSE: HBM) is a Canadian integrated mining company with operations, development properties and exploration activities across the Americas principally focused on the discovery, production and marketing of base and precious metals. The company’s objective is to create sustainable value through increased commodity exposure on a per share basis by growing long-life deposits, in high-quality and mining-friendly jurisdictions. A member of the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX Global Mining Index, Hudbay is committed to high standards of corporate governance and sustainability.Member of Board of Directors, Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, member of the Audit Committee and past member of the Compensation and Human Resource Committee Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

NorthWest Copper is a new copper-gold explorer and developer with an exciting pipeline of projects in British Columbia. With a robust portfolio in a tier one jurisdiction, NorthWest is well positioned to participate fully in a strengthening global copper market. Our pipeline includes the advanced, high-grade Kwanika/Stardust project, the extensive Lorraine project with existing high-grade resources, and our 2021 discovery - East Niv, a brand new copper-gold porphyry system. Northwest trades on… Show more NorthWest Copper is a new copper-gold explorer and developer with an exciting pipeline of projects in British Columbia. With a robust portfolio in a tier one jurisdiction, NorthWest is well positioned to participate fully in a strengthening global copper market. Our pipeline includes the advanced, high-grade Kwanika/Stardust project, the extensive Lorraine project with existing high-grade resources, and our 2021 discovery - East Niv, a brand new copper-gold porphyry system. Northwest trades on the TSX.V (NWST).Member of the Board of Directors Show less

Vancouver, Bc

Pretium Resources was in business to explore, develop and operate precious metals resource properties in the Americas. Pretium operates the Brucejack Mine - a high-grade underground gold mine in northern British Columbia which achieved commercial production in 2017. Pretium traded on the TSX and NYSE under the ticker symbol "PVG".Member of Board of Directors, Chair of Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee. Member of the Special Committee that oversaw sale of… Show more Pretium Resources was in business to explore, develop and operate precious metals resource properties in the Americas. Pretium operates the Brucejack Mine - a high-grade underground gold mine in northern British Columbia which achieved commercial production in 2017. Pretium traded on the TSX and NYSE under the ticker symbol "PVG".Member of Board of Directors, Chair of Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee. Member of the Special Committee that oversaw sale of Pretivm to Newcrest Mining for C$3.5 billion which closed in March 2022. Show less

Vancouver, Bc

Nevsun Resources (NYSE/TSX - NSU) was a leading mid-tier base metals company. Nevsun operated Bisha, a high grade open pit copper-zinc mine, and was developing the Timok copper-gold project. Nevsun was sold to Zijin Mining Company on December 28, 2018.Member of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Special Committee and member of the Corporate Governance Committee

Winnemucca, Nevada

Paramount Gold Nevada (NYSE - PZG) is an emerging growth company in the business of acquiring, exploring and developing precious metals projects in the United States of America. Paramount owns a 100% working interest in the Grassy Mountain Gold Project in Malheur County, Oregon, and a 100% interest in the Sleeper Gold Project located in Northern Nevada, which includes the former producing Sleeper mine. Member of the Board of Directors, member of the Audit Committee, past non-executive… Show more Paramount Gold Nevada (NYSE - PZG) is an emerging growth company in the business of acquiring, exploring and developing precious metals projects in the United States of America. Paramount owns a 100% working interest in the Grassy Mountain Gold Project in Malheur County, Oregon, and a 100% interest in the Sleeper Gold Project located in Northern Nevada, which includes the former producing Sleeper mine. Member of the Board of Directors, member of the Audit Committee, past non-executive Chair of Board and past member of the Corporate Governance committee. Show less

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Dominion Diamond Corporation (NYSE/TSX - DDC) was a Canadian diamond mining company with ownership interests in two major producing diamond mines situated approximately 200 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The Company operated the Ekati Diamond Mine (in which it owned a controlling interest), and also owned 40% of the Diavik Diamond Mine. It supplied rough diamonds to the global market through its sorting and selling operations in Canada, Belgium and… Show more Dominion Diamond Corporation (NYSE/TSX - DDC) was a Canadian diamond mining company with ownership interests in two major producing diamond mines situated approximately 200 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The Company operated the Ekati Diamond Mine (in which it owned a controlling interest), and also owned 40% of the Diavik Diamond Mine. It supplied rough diamonds to the global market through its sorting and selling operations in Canada, Belgium and India and is the world’s third largest producer of rough diamonds by value.Member of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Human Resource Committee. Member of the Special Committee regarding strategic review and ultimate sale of Company to Washington Companies in November 2017. Show less

Acted in an advisory capacity to private equity and CEO's across different industries in the areas of strategic partnerships, acquisition and sale of businesses, financial planning and modelling, oversight of financial team and business strategy. Clients included dPoint Technologies, Fraser River Pile & Dredge and Greenlight Innovation.

Vancouver, Canada

Member of the executive team with overall responsibility for the financial functions of the global enterprise with revenues of ~$7 billion/year, 3 international regions and 15,000 employees. Key participant in overall corporate strategy development and operations performance management. Responsible for financial strategy/policies, financial planning/budgeting, capital structure planning, operations performance reporting/management, external financial reporting, treasury including cash… Show more Member of the executive team with overall responsibility for the financial functions of the global enterprise with revenues of ~$7 billion/year, 3 international regions and 15,000 employees. Key participant in overall corporate strategy development and operations performance management. Responsible for financial strategy/policies, financial planning/budgeting, capital structure planning, operations performance reporting/management, external financial reporting, treasury including cash flow planning/management, tax, ERM, internal audit and investor relations. Show less

Burnaby, Canada

Member of the executive team with overall responsibility for all financial functions. Participated in creating the strategic direction of the company and operations performance management. Responsible for financial strategy/policies, financial planning/budgeting, capital structure planning, operations performance reporting/management (manufacturing and R & D), external financial reporting, treasury including cash flow planning/management, tax, Information Technology, legal, internal audit and… Show more Member of the executive team with overall responsibility for all financial functions. Participated in creating the strategic direction of the company and operations performance management. Responsible for financial strategy/policies, financial planning/budgeting, capital structure planning, operations performance reporting/management (manufacturing and R & D), external financial reporting, treasury including cash flow planning/management, tax, Information Technology, legal, internal audit and investor relations. Show less

San Francisco, Usa: Santiago, Chile; Vancouver, Canada

During my 16 years with this senior gold mining company, I gained deep international experience in roles of increasing responsibility in finance and M & A, including regional CFO in 3 regions (USA, South America, and Canada), VP Business Development and VP Strategic Planning and Investor Relations.

San Francisco, Ca

Started my career as a staff auditor covering a variety of industries, including mining, taking on increasing responsibilities over time and led teams of professionals providing assurance, tax and advisory services to our clients.