Retired professional with a diverse work history, primarily in the mineral resource industry but also software development, construction management and craft beer production. Extensive experience as an exploration geologist (P.Geo.) providing technical expertise and managing interdisciplinary field programs in North and South America. Specific focus on Cordilleran epithermal and porphyry related precious and base metal deposits, from grassroots to pre-feasibility stage. Postgraduate (M.Sc.) study of deposition controls on gold mineralization in hydrothermal systems.Broad international business and finance exposure through marketing, executive and board roles with junior public companies, working mainly in Latin America. Functional in Spanish, and mindful of ESG and CSR issues.