Galane Gold Ltd. says it has appointed Nick Brodie as Chief Executive Officer. Brodie has served as Chief Financial Officer of the company since October, 2010. Prior to joining the company, Brodie distinguished himself in progressively more senior management positions in a number of industries.
After working in CFO roles in mining for the last eight years, he has gained the breadth of experience required to make the next progressive step to CEO. Brodie has also been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Ravi Sood, the Chairman of Galane Gold will step down from his role as the interim CEO and continue to serve as Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors. CEO Nick Brodie said he is honoured and highly motivated to lead the company forward through this opportunity-rich time period in our sector.
“We have an excellent team and a stable operation with expansion potential in an outstanding jurisdiction. I am optimistic that we will continue to perform through this challenging time period for our industry and capitalize on the many opportunities in front of us.”
Wayne Hatton-Jones, General Manager of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary
Mupane Gold Mines Ltd has also been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the company.
Hatton-Jones has held a number of senior management positions in the mining industry including with Gold Ridge Mining, Avocet Mining Plc, Randgold and Harmony. The appointment as Chief Operating Officer reflects Hatton-Jones’ key role in managing the Company’s operations and developing its strategic direction.
The company has appointed Stephen Doolan, who currently works within finance at
Mupane Gold Mines Ltd., as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Doolan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a specialisation in accounting and has held progressively senior finance roles in a number of mining companies globally including Gold Ridge Mining, Rio Tinto plc, Glencore, and Newmont.
“We have benefited from Nick’s exceptional performance at the Company over the past 2 years. He has assumed responsibilities above and beyond his role and consistently delivered results. The Board of Directors believes that Nick is an excellent choice for the Company and we are very pleased to announce his appointment. We are also particularly proud that the depth of talent at the Company is sufficient to fill all key appointments with outstanding individuals sourced internally,” Sood said.
