Position: President/CEO/Director
Mr. Walsh graduated from Queen's University (Canada) in 1973 and became a member of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1976. Mr. Walsh has over 20 years experience in the field of exploration, mining and development. Prior to joining Sabina Gold & Silver Corp., Mr. Walsh was President and CEO of Miramar Mining Corporation (1995-2007), was the Senior Vice-President and CFO of a computer leasing company (1993-1995) and the CFO and Senior Vice-President, Finance of International Corona Mines Ltd., a major North American gold producer (1989-1992). From 1985 to 1989 he was Vice-President, Finance of International Corona Mines Ltd., and from 1973 to 1985 Mr. Walsh held various positions at Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, a firm of Chartered Accountants.
Position: Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development
Mr. Wakeford John has more than 30 years in worldwide exploration with extensive experience in Archean greenstone deposits, including the Hemlo and Timmins gold camps. His experience includes fourteen years with Noranda, where, among other things, he played a key role in the discovery and evaluation of the Holloway gold deposit. On the creation of Hemlo Gold Mines, Mr. Wakeford was appointed Director of International Exploration and led Hemlo's international gold exploration activities. Following the merger of Hemlo with Battle Mountain, he was appointed Director of Exploration, and eventually became responsible for Battle Mountain's exploration efforts. Most recently John was the Vice-President of Exploration at Miramar Mining during which time his experience and knowledge of Archean greenstone belts enabled the company to grow the Hope Bay resource to over 10 million ounces of gold.
Position: Vice-President, Finance & CFO
Ms. Elaine Bennett, C.G.A. has recently joined as Sabina's Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Bennett brings 20 years of experience in the mining industry to the Company with her most recent position as Vice President and Controller with Miramar Mining Corporation until its recent takeover by Newmont Mining Corporation. Ms. Bennett serves as a director on the boards of other exploration companies and brings experience not only in accounting but in corporate transactions including mergers and equity financings as well as marketing.
Position: Director, IR, Corporate Secretary
Before joining Sabina, Nicole Hoeller was Director, IR for Miramar Mining Corporation (also with a project in Canada's Arctic) where she was part of the successful management team that grew Miramar from a C$75 million company to a company that was recently acquired for C$1.5 billion. Along with her 11 years of experience of investor relations and communications in the industry, Nicole has also spent extensive time traveling in the Arctic, liaising and consulting with communities, Inuit organizations and all levels of government about the benefits and impacts of mining in Canada's North. Along with her experience in Investor and Community Relations, Ms. Hoeller also brings experience in a variety of corporate transactions including merger and equity financings as well Corporate Governance.