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APPOINTMENTS & EVENTS
APPOINTMENTS Petra Diamonds picks Peter Hill as new chairman
Peter Hill has been appointed chairman and non-executive director of Petra Diamonds, succeeding the company’s founder Adonis Pouroulis. The experienced mining engineer has previously held roles at several global mining companies including Anglo American Corp, Rio Tinto and Consolidated Gold Fields. “We are delighted that Peter will be joining Petra Diamonds,” said the outgoing Pouroulis. “I am personally delighted that someone of Peter’s calibre and experience will be succeeding me.”
Stuart Gale appointed CFO of Resolute Mining Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining has appointed Stuart Gale as chief financial officer with effect from January 20, 2020. Joining from Fortescue Metals Group, Gale will replace Lee-Anne de Bruin, who will be stepping down after three years in the role since 2017. “Stuart is an experienced CFO who joins Resolute with exceptional experience in successful financial leadership and positive transformation in the mining industry,” said Resolute CEO John Welborn.
Stratkraft announces new VP for European wind and solar Norway’s renewable energy operator Statkraft has confirmed Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal will join the firm’s corporate management team as new vice president for European wind and solar. Ringstad Vartdal arrives from a chief executive position at Norwegian shipping firm Golden Ocean, following former vice president Steinar Bysveen’s resignation. “I am very much looking forward to embarking on this task and contribute to this growth together with the rest of the organisation,” said Ringstad Vartdal.
Centamin appoints CFO as interim CEO
Egypt-focused gold miner Centamin has shuffled its leadership pack in appointing its current CFO Ross Jerrard as interim CEO. In October, Centamin revealed that Andrew Pardey would be stepping down from the CEO role, and more recently announced that Jerrard would take up the role while juggling his CFO responsibilities. “It is a pleasure to appoint Ross as the interim CEO, giving the company clear leadership during this period of transition,” said chairman Josef ElRaghy