40+ years of experience. Former Chief Operating Officer of TSX and NYSE-listed Equinox Gold, Pretium Resourcesand New Gold. Registered Professional Engineer with senior management,engineering and operations experience. Holds B.Sc. Degree from Queen’s University in Mining Engineering. 2014 Co-Winner of AME BC’s prestigious EA Scholtz Award for Excellence in Mine Development at the New Afton mine.
30 years of global experience, including 19 years with BP plc, 5 years with Husky Energy and 2 years as Managing Director with Goldman Sachs. Former VP Downstream for MEG and Chief Commercial Officer at the Friesen Group of Companies. Holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Edinburgh University, MBA degree with Distinction from the Edinburgh Business School and is a Chartered Engineer (UK).
30 years of executive finance experience. 9 years in the construction industry in controllership and COO roles, 5 years in public practice at Grant Thornton LLP, 8 years as CFO of Urban Barn, with over 50 locations and >650 employees. Supported Urban Barn grow annual revenues from $20 million to $70 million and locations from 19 stores to 42 stores in 8 years. Former CFO of Arterran Renewables in the green energy sector. CPA, CGA qualified accountant.
20 years of legal and sustainability experience, including practicing regulatory and environmental law, leading the ESG practice group in Canada for a global law firm and acting in senior ESG-based roles in the energy industry. Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta, a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia and a Master of Laws degree (Distinction), specializing in International Law, from the University of New South Wales in Australia, a certificate in Corporate Citizenship Management from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).
10 years of industry and capital markets experience. Principal of Annapurna Advisors. Former Investment Banking Associate with Canaccord Genuity and Dundee Capital Markets, successfully executing 35 equity financing and M&A transactions totaling $1.5 billion in value. Holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, B.Com from McGill University, and a Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering from UBC.
Mr. Allen Gervais has joined Northstar as General Manager, Alberta. Mr. Gervais will lead the development of Northstar’s planned Alberta business. Mr. Gervais has 15 years of construction materials and project management experience with several major corporations. He has diverse knowledge of the construction industry, including managing several major infrastructure projects with contract values exceeding $100 million. Mr. Gervais also brings extensive experience driving product and service innovation, leading high performing teams, and managing operational excellence. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA).
Professional Engineer with 35 years experience in the construction industry in Western Canada and internationally. He has held various positions such as CEO, Exec. VP, VP, and Director with several major corporations. Experienced in all aspects of management with expertise in product development, performance management and asphalt manufacturing.
Over 30 years’ experience in corporate and regulatory compliance, specializing in acting as Corporate Secretary of public companies in a variety of industries. She brings extensive experience with brokered and non-brokered financings, developing good corporate governance practices and assisting in maintaining strong boards. Over the years she has also developed extensive relationships with industry personnel and regulatory professionals.
Principal of Wellington Dupont Public Affairs and former 10-year Member of Parliament ("MP"). He has 20 years of experience working in municipal, provincial, and federal politics. Elected to the House of Commons in 2006, he was part of the Standing Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, National Defense, Foreign Affairs and International Development, Environment, and Indigenous Affairs. As an MP, he worked with the government to consult with industry in developing Canada's Corporate Social Responsibility strategy for the extractive industries sector. Brian currently serves on several non-profit and publicly traded boards.
40+ years of experience. Former Chief Operating Officer of TSX and NYSE-listed Equinox Gold, Pretium Resourcesand New Gold. Registered Professional Engineer with senior management,engineering and operations experience. Holds B.Sc. Degree from Queen’s University in Mining Engineering. 2014 Co-Winner of AME BC’s prestigious EA Scholtz Award for Excellence in Mine Development at the New Afton mine.
30 years of global experience, including 19 years with BP plc, 5 years with Husky Energy and 2 years as Managing Director with Goldman Sachs. Former VP Downstream for MEG and Chief Commercial Officer at the Friesen Group of Companies. Holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Edinburgh University, MBA degree with Distinction from the Edinburgh Business School and is a Chartered Engineer (UK).
40 years of experience. Current President & CEO of venture capital firm Global Vision Capital Corp. Former Partner at the Vancouver law firm Rand Edgar Sedun and specialized in the practice of corporate finance and securities law for 15 years until his retirement from law in 1997. Founding Director of Diamond Fields Resources (sold to Inco in 1996 for $4.3bn), Adastra Minerals (sold to First Quantum Minerals in 2006 for $275m) and Founding Shareholder of Peru Copper (sold to Chinalco in 2007 for $875m).
30 years of experience. Current COO of TAMKO Building Products, former CFO and VP Finance (2013-2022). Former CFO of Strategic Materials, Managing Director of private equity fund Willis Stein & Partners LLP, consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and investment banker at Bear Sterns. Holds the CPA designation, MBA from Stanford, and a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Chicago.
For 25+ years, James served in executive roles for several private and public companies and has specialized in operations, product development and strategic communications for clients including 7-Eleven, Caesar’s Palace, Fairmont Hotels, and Target Stores. Former CEO of Stonepoint. Received Chartered Director designation in 2016.