As part of B2Gold’s leadership succession planning, President and CEO Clive Johnson is set to retire at the company’s annual general meeting on June 4. He has served in the roles since B2Gold’s founding in 2007.
Johnson led the successful transition and growth of B2Gold from a junior exploration company to a responsible international gold producer, with four operating mines producing 1 million ounces of gold per year, along with several development and exploration projects.
In recognition and appreciation of his unique and important role as a founder and his contributions to the company, Johnson will be named chair emeritus.
His successor, Mike Cinnamond, senior vice president of Finance and chief financial officer, will also replace Johnson on the board of directors. Cinnamond joined B2Gold in 2013.
“We are confident that as President and CEO, Mike will help B2Gold optimize the company’s operations and projects, maintain disciplined capital allocation, enhance shareholder value, and grow the company for the benefit of all our stakeholders,” said Kelvin Dushnisky, executive chair of the board.
Source: B2Gold