- Wesdome Gold Mines (WDO) appointed Louise Grondin to the company’s Board of Directors
- Grondin retired from Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in January 2021 as Senior Vice-President People and Culture
- Wesdome is a Canadian gold producer which engages in mining-related activities, including exploration, processing, and reclamation
- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (WDO) is up 0.97 per cent, trading at C$6.23 per share at 2:42 pm ET
Wesdome Gold Mines (WDO) appointed Louise Grondin to the company’s Board of Directors.
Grondin retired from Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in January 2021 as Senior Vice-President, People and Culture. While with Agnico Eagle in 2001, she held various leadership positions, including Senior Vice President, Environment, Sustainable Development and People.
Previously, Grondin worked for Billiton Canada Ltd. as Manager, Environment, Human Resources and Safety. She is a graduate of the University of Ottawa (B.Sc.) and McGill University (M.Sc.). She is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario and of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec and is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. Grondin currently serves as a director on the board of Champion Iron Limited.
Warwick Morley-Jepson, Chair of the Board and Interim CEO of Wesdome, commented on the appointment.
“Louise is a highly accomplished leader who brings extensive experience in environment, health and safety, community relations and human resources. All of this closely align with our strategy and strengthen the existing skillset of the Board. She will be a valuable addition to our team, and we are looking forward to working with her.”
The Board of Directors also announced the appointment of Charles Main to the newly-created position of Lead Independent Director, effective February 1, 2023.
Main joined the Wesdome board in 2017. In addition to his role as Lead Independent Director, Main will continue as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Wesdome is a Canadian gold producer which engages in mining-related activities, including exploration, processing, and reclamation.
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (WDO) is up 0.97 per cent, trading at C$6.23 per share at 2:42 pm ET.