Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors oversees Nomad’s senior management team, which is responsible for the daily operations of the business.
The Board works with senior management to develop strategic plans, establish long-term goals and monitor progress in achieving Nomad’s corporate strategy. Nomad’s Board provides senior management with independent, objective advice.
Vincent Metcalfe / Chair
Vincent Metcalfe is an accomplished executive with domestic and international experience in the metals and mining sector. Prior to his current role as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, he held a number of officer and senior executive roles with Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) listed resource companies.
Vincent Metcalfe / Chair
Vincent Metcalfe is an accomplished executive with domestic and international experience in the metals and mining sector. Prior to his current role as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, he held a number of officer and senior executive roles with Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) listed resource companies.
As an executive, he helped several companies advance and develop mining projects. He has extensive shareholder relations knowledge and proven experience in capital raising, mergers & acquisitions and financial engineering. Prior to his executive roles, he advised resource clients with a focus on precious metals, base metals, and bulk commodities, in both mergers & acquisitions advisory and financing at large Canadian investment banks for nearly 10 years. Mr. Metcalfe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from HEC Montréal.
Joseph De La Plante / Director
Joseph de la Plante is an accomplished executive with public company experience in all aspects of the mine development cycle. Prior to his current role as Chief Investment Officer of the Company.
Joseph De La Plante / Director
Joseph de la Plante is an accomplished executive with public company experience in all aspects of the mine development cycle. Prior to his current role as Chief Investment Officer of the Company,
Mr. de la Plante played a key role in the creation of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. where he led the execution of more than C$1 billion in financing equity, royalty and stream transactions and two major transactions in his role as Vice President of Corporate Development. Prior thereto, he was with Osisko Mining Corporation through the development, operation and subsequent C$4.3 billion sale of the Canadian Malartic mine in 2014 to Yamana Gold Inc. and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Prior to his executive roles, he advised resource clients in both mergers & acquisitions and financing at BMO Capital Markets. Mr. de la Plante also serves on the board of directors of Aquila Resources Inc., a company listed on the TSX, and Doré Copper Inc., a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”). Mr. de la Plante holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University.
Gerardo Fernandez / Director
Gerardo Fernandez has over 20 years of progressive experience in the mining industry, including roles in project development, operations, strategic planning, and business development.
Gerardo Fernandez / Director
Gerardo Fernandez has over 20 years of progressive experience in the mining industry, including roles in project development, operations, strategic planning, and business development.
Mr. Fernandez is currently Senior Vice-President Corporate Development at Yamana Gold Inc. where he has been since 2007 having worked in several leadership positions in North and South America. Prior to his current role, Mr. Fernandez held the positions of Senior Vice President, Operations and Senior Vice President, Projects & Technical Services at Yamana Gold Inc. Mr. Fernandez holds an MBA (Nevada, USA) and degrees in Civil Mining Engineering and BSc. Engineering from the University of Chile
Matthew Gollat / Independent Director
Matthew Gollat is an accomplished executive with more than 11 years of broad experience in the mining industry from exploration through development and production.
Matthew Gollat / Independent Director
Matthew Gollat is an accomplished executive with more than 11 years of broad experience in the mining industry from exploration through development and production.
Mr. Gollat is currently Vice-President, Business Development at Premier Gold Mines Limited and has worked in various capacities with increasing responsibility at Premier since 2008. During his tenure at Premier, he worked on several initiatives including financings, the creation of, development and spin-out of Premier Royalty Corporation, as well as key transactions including the Trans-Canada Property joint venture, the South Arturo acquisition and Mercedes Mine acquisition and transition. Mr. Gollat holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Lakehead University and completed the Certificate in Mining Studies Program through the University of British Columbia.
Susan Kudzman / Independent Director
Susan Kudzman, a specialist in risk management and an actuary, has recently retired as Executive Vice-President, Chief Risk Officer and Corporate Affairs at Laurentian Bank of Canada.
Susan Kudzman / Independent Director
Susan Kudzman, a specialist in risk management and an actuary, has recently retired as Executive Vice-President, Chief Risk Officer and Corporate Affairs at Laurentian Bank of Canada. She has previously held the position of Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. Ms. Kudzman is Chair of the Board of Directors of Yellow Pages Limited, a leading digital company in Canada. She is also a board member of Medavie, Transat A.T. Inc and Financeit. She is involved in many community and philanthropic activities, currently serving as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (FNC). Ms. Kudzman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science and the titles of Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA)
Jamie Porter / Independent Director
Jamie Porter has over 20 years of progressive experience in the mining industry. Mr. Porter joined Alamos Gold in 2005 and has served as Alamos’ Chief Financial Officer since 2011.
Jamie Porter / Independent Director
Jamie Porter has over 20 years of progressive experience in the mining industry. Mr. Porter joined Alamos Gold in 2005 and has served as Alamos’ Chief Financial Officer since 2011.
Prior to joining Alamos Gold, Mr. Porter was Controller and Corporate Secretary for a Central American-based gold producer, and prior thereto started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mr. Porter was a director of Canadian Feed the Children, a registered charity in Canada, from 2009 to 2016 and currently serves on the Canada Advisory Board for FM Global. He holds a Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies degree from the University of Western Ontario and is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada and the United States.
Robin Weisman / Independent Director
Robin Weisman has spent more than 30 years in finance in a variety of industries. Ms. Weisman has held the position of principal investment officer with the mining group of the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, investing in projects in the emerging markets. Robin Weisman / Independent Director
Robin Weisman / Independent Director
Robin Weisman has spent more than 30 years in finance in a variety of industries. Ms. Weisman has held the position of principal investment officer with the mining group of the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, investing in projects in the emerging markets.
Her career has also included experience with Standard Chartered Bank, Citicorp Investment Bank and CBS Television Network. Ms. Weisman holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. Ms. Weisman has completed the Director Education Program offered by the Institute of Corporate Directors and currently sits on the board of directors of two companies listed on the TSX and TSXV in the natural resource sector, B2Gold Corp. and INV Metals Inc.
Istvan Zollei / Director
Istvan Zollei is a Portfolio Manager at Orion Mine Finance, a mining-focused investment business providing flexible capital investment solutions to mining companies in the base and precious metals sector. He currently serves on the board of directors of Lundin Gold Inc.
Istvan Zollei / Director
Istvan Zollei is a Portfolio Manager at Orion Mine Finance, a mining-focused investment business providing flexible capital investment solutions to mining companies in the base and precious metals sector. He currently serves on the board of directors of Lundin Gold Inc.
Prior to joining Orion, Mr. Zollei was an investment manager for the Red Kite Group’s Mine Finance business. Previously, he worked at Barclays Capital’s natural resources private equity investment group, as Vice President responsible for executing and managing growth equity investments in the mining, oil/gas, and power sectors. He also worked as VP of Finance and Commercial Operations at one of the portfolio companies. Mr. Zollei started his career at Lehman Brothers’ investment banking division. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College in Economics and his MBA from the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) in Finance and Management.