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LONDON - Hochschild Mining PLC has announced the appointment of Andrew Wray as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective from the conclusion of the company's Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025. Wray brings extensive experience in senior corporate roles within the resource sector, including his tenure as President and CEO of NYSE and TSX-listed Golden Star Resources (NYSE:GSS) and as CEO of La Mancha.
Wray's background includes various positions at Acacia Mining Plc, where he served as Chief Financial Officer, and prior investment banking experience with JPMorgan Cazenove. He is also the current Non-Executive Chairman of Resolute Mining Limited, which is listed on both the Australian Securities Exchange and the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG).
Eduardo Hochschild, Chair of the Board, expressed confidence in Wray's capabilities, stating that his operational experience and strategic insight would be valuable assets to the Board as the company pursues its long-term objectives.
Upon joining the Board, Wray will also serve on the Audit and Remuneration Committees. The company disclosed no further details under Listing Rule UKLR 6.4.8R regarding Wray's appointment.
Additionally, the company outlined upcoming changes to its Board and Committee roles. Michael Rawlinson will retire from the Board at the forthcoming AGM, at which point Jill Gardiner will take over as Chair of the Remuneration Committee, and Tracey Kerr will become the Senior Independent (LON:IOG) Director. This transition will mark a first for the company, with women holding the Senior Independent Director role and chairing three of the company's Committees.
Following these changes, Hochschild Mining's Board will consist of three non-independent Directors and five independent Non-Executive Directors. This announcement is based on a press release statement from Hochschild Mining PLC.
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