Kinross announces appointment of new Chief Financial Officer
March 04 2019 - 5:00PM
Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K; NYSE:KGC) (“Kinross”) is pleased
to announce today the appointment of Andrea S. Freeborough as Chief
Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2019, to replace Tony S.
Giardini, who will be leaving the Company by mutual agreement to
pursue new opportunities. Mr. Giardini will work with the Company
to support a seamless transition.
“Tony has been a key senior leader at Kinross
for more than six years and we thank him for his many valuable
contributions to the Company and wish him success with his next
roles. His commitment to financial discipline and maintaining a
strong balance sheet, and his sharp focus on capital management
have strengthened the Company’s financial position and equipped us
to execute on our development projects and invest in our future,”
said J. Paul Rollinson, President and CEO.
“Andrea’s successful track record at Kinross and
throughout her career, including accounting, international finance,
M&A, and deep management experience, will be an excellent
addition to our leadership team,” said Mr. Rollinson. “We have
great talent at Kinross and succession planning is a key aspect of
retaining that talent for the future success of our
Company.”
Ms. Freeborough first joined Kinross in 2009 as
Vice-President, Corporate Controller. In 2013, she took on
additional responsibility as Vice-President, Finance, building and
strengthening the Finance team, centralizing certain Finance
functions, and leading the Finance aspects of due diligence and
integration of all M&A projects and company financings. In
2017, she took on the role of Vice-President, Investor Relations
and Corporate Development, providing leadership for the acquisition
of two hydroelectric power plants in Brazil that is expected to
substantially reduce costs at Paracatu, and helping drive investor
engagement. In 2016, she was named one of the “100 Global
Inspirational Women in Mining” by Women in Mining (UK). Ms.
Freeborough was previously at KPMG in increasingly senior roles,
working at the firm’s Toronto, London (UK) and New Jersey/New York
offices. She is a Chartered Accountant and has a Bachelor of
Business Administration (Honours, Co-op) from Wilfrid Laurier
University.
About Kinross Gold
Corporation
Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining
company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil,
Russia, Mauritania, Chile and Ghana. Kinross’ focus is on
delivering value based on the core principles of operational
excellence, balance sheet strength, disciplined growth and
responsible mining. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol:KGC).
Media Contact Louie DiazSenior
Director, Corporate Communicationsphone:
416-369-6469louie.diaz@kinross.com
Investor Relations ContactTom
Elliott
Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations and Corporate
Development
phone:
416-365-3390
tom.elliott@kinross.com
Source: Kinross Gold Corporation
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