Stephen has more than 25 years experience in the natural resources sector, with a specific focus on Latin America, mining, renewable energy, and finance. Stephen has worked in the industry as a geological engineer, investment banker and as an executive and board member for public and private companies. He has experience with projects and finance in over 30 countries, having been involved in more than $2 billion in resource financing and M&A, and and has built projects and companies from the ground up, including Rio Verde Minerals Development Corp., a company that Stephen co-founded, financed, listed on the TMX and then eventually sold to one of Brazil’s leading private equity firms. He is a Professional Engineer and holds an International MBA with a specialization is South America. Specialties: Focus on strategy, international business and sustainabilityExtensive experience throughout Latin America