Otbal Mining
05Leadership

Stewards of the enterprise.

An executive team with deep operating experience across the global gold industry.

Zou Laichang

Mine Manager

A distinguished Mine Manager with proven expertise in operational strategy, mine optimization, and production leadership. He provides strategic direction, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainable performance while advancing excellence across mining operations.

Natasha Anderson

Mine Engineer

A highly experienced Mine Engineer with expertise in mine design, production planning, and operational improvement. She delivers innovative engineering solutions, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable mining performance.

Elizabeth Ashley

Geologist

A visionary leader with proven expertise in mineral exploration, geological leadership, and resource advancement. She drives strategic geological solutions, guiding sustainable mining excellence through innovation, precision, and responsible resource stewardship.

Natascha Viljoen

Board Director

Board Director with extensive global mining expertise, providing strategic governance, industry leadership, and visionary oversight to support sustainable growth, responsible resource development, and long-term value creation

Jean-Pierre Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

Leading mining strategy, growth, and investor relations while developing gold, copper, and silver assets that generate economic value, employment, and government revenues in host countries.

Pierre Lassonde

Finance Manager

A strategic Finance Manager with extensive expertise in financial planning, governance, and resource management. He drives fiscal excellence, strengthens accountability, and supports sustainable growth through effective financial leadership and insight.

Sebastian Kulczyk

Maintenance Manager

A highly skilled Maintenance Manager with expertise in asset reliability, equipment performance, and operational excellence. He leads maintenance strategies, enhances productivity, and ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations.