John M. Willson
Director
John Willson is a retired mining executive with over 40 years
of experience in the industry. He was the President and CEO
of Placer Dome Inc. from 1993 to 1999, President and CEO of
Pegasus Gold Inc. from 1989 to 1992, and with Cominco Limited
before that. He has worked in Ghana, Greenland, Montana,
Washington State, British Columbia and the Northwest
Territories during his career.
Mr. Willson holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Mining
Engineering from the Royal School of Mines, University of
London, England. Mr. Willson is a director of Garaventa (Canada)
Ltd., a private company.
Mr. Willson has a sound understanding of accounting and
financial matters, having served as a member of Nexen’s Finance
and Audit Committees. His career as a mining executive,
coupled with his experience as a Compensation Committee
member and standing service of the HSE & SR committee have
provided him with extensive knowledge in sustainable business
practices and compensation matters.
Mr. Willson sits on the following committees:
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Other public company directorships |
Type of company |
Stock exchange |
Committee appointments |
| None |
| Previous public company directorships over the last five years |
Finning International Inc.
Pan American Silver Corp.
Harry Winston Diamond Corp. |