Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Appointments of Stefan Buys and Lesley Goldwasser as Non-Executive Directors
Caledonia Mining (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM and VFEX: CMCL) has announced two key appointments to its board of directors. Stefan Buys, with over 30 years of leadership in global mining, and Lesley Goldwasser, a financial executive with extensive capital markets expertise, have joined as independent non-executive directors.
Stefan Buys brings experience from leadership roles at ArcelorMittal, Rio Tinto, BHP, and Xstrata, with expertise in various mining operations across multiple continents. Lesley Goldwasser, currently Managing Partner at GreensLedge, brings significant financial expertise and board experience, including roles at Credit Suisse and Bear Stearns.
The company also announced that Johan Holtzhausen, who has served since 2013, will retire from the Board and as Audit Committee chair at the May 2025 AGM. Tariro Gadzikwa will assume the role of Audit Committee chair following the AGM.
Caledonia Mining (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM e VFEX: CMCL) ha annunciato due importanti nomine nel suo consiglio di amministrazione. Stefan Buys, con oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella leadership nel settore minerario globale, e Lesley Goldwasser, un dirigente finanziario con vasta esperienza nei mercati dei capitali, sono stati nominati come direttori indipendenti non esecutivi.
Stefan Buys porta con sé un'esperienza acquisita in ruoli di leadership presso ArcelorMittal, Rio Tinto, BHP e Xstrata, con competenze in varie operazioni minerarie su più continenti. Lesley Goldwasser, attualmente Managing Partner di GreensLedge, apporta una significativa esperienza finanziaria e di consiglio, inclusi ruoli presso Credit Suisse e Bear Stearns.
La società ha anche annunciato che Johan Holtzhausen, che ha servito dal 2013, si ritirerà dal Consiglio e come presidente del Comitato di Revisione al termine dell'AGM di maggio 2025. Tariro Gadzikwa assumerà il ruolo di presidente del Comitato di Revisione dopo l'AGM.
Caledonia Mining (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM y VFEX: CMCL) ha anunciado dos nombramientos clave para su junta directiva. Stefan Buys, con más de 30 años de liderazgo en la minería global, y Lesley Goldwasser, una ejecutiva financiera con amplia experiencia en mercados de capitales, se han unido como directores independientes no ejecutivos.
Stefan Buys aporta experiencia de roles de liderazgo en ArcelorMittal, Rio Tinto, BHP y Xstrata, con experiencia en diversas operaciones mineras en varios continentes. Lesley Goldwasser, actualmente Socia Administradora en GreensLedge, aporta una significativa experiencia financiera y en juntas, incluidos roles en Credit Suisse y Bear Stearns.
La empresa también anunció que Johan Holtzhausen, quien ha servido desde 2013, se retirará de la Junta y como presidente del Comité de Auditoría en la AGM de mayo de 2025. Tariro Gadzikwa asumirá el rol de presidente del Comité de Auditoría después de la AGM.
칼레도니아 마이닝 (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM 및 VFEX: CMCL)가 이사회에 두 명의 주요 인사를 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 스테판 부이스는 글로벌 채굴 분야에서 30년 이상의 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 레슬리 골드워서는 광범위한 자본 시장 전문성을 가진 금융 임원으로 독립 비상임 이사로 합류했습니다.
스테판 부이스는 아르셀로미탈, 리오 틴토, BHP 및 엑스트라타에서의 리더십 역할을 통해 다수의 대륙에서 다양한 채굴 작업에 대한 전문성을 보유하고 있습니다. 레슬리 골드워서는 현재 그린슬레지의 관리 파트너로 있으며, 크레디트 스위스 및 베어 스턴스에서의 역할을 포함하여 상당한 재무 전문성과 이사회 경험을 제공합니다.
회사는 또한 2013년부터 재직 중인 요한 홀츠하우젠이 2025년 5월 주주총회에서 이사회 및 감사위원회 의장직에서 퇴임한다고 발표했습니다. 타리로 가드지크와가 주주총회 이후 감사위원회 의장직을 인계받을 것입니다.
Caledonia Mining (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM et VFEX : CMCL) a annoncé deux nominations clés au sein de son conseil d'administration. Stefan Buys, avec plus de 30 ans de leadership dans l'exploitation minière mondiale, et Lesley Goldwasser, une dirigeante financière avec une vaste expertise des marchés de capitaux, ont rejoint le conseil en tant que directeurs non exécutifs indépendants.
Stefan Buys apporte son expérience acquise dans des postes de direction chez ArcelorMittal, Rio Tinto, BHP et Xstrata, avec une expertise dans diverses opérations minières sur plusieurs continents. Lesley Goldwasser, actuellement associée gérante chez GreensLedge, apporte une expertise financière significative et une expérience au conseil, y compris des rôles chez Credit Suisse et Bear Stearns.
L'entreprise a également annoncé que Johan Holtzhausen, qui siège depuis 2013, prendra sa retraite du conseil et en tant que président du comité d'audit lors de l'AGM de mai 2025. Tariro Gadzikwa assumera le rôle de président du comité d'audit après l'AGM.
Caledonia Mining (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM und VFEX: CMCL) hat zwei wichtige Ernennungen in seinem Vorstand bekannt gegeben. Stefan Buys, der über 30 Jahre Führungserfahrung im globalen Bergbau verfügt, und Lesley Goldwasser, eine Finanzexpertin mit umfangreicher Erfahrung in den Kapitalmärkten, sind als unabhängige nicht-executive Direktoren beigetreten.
Stefan Buys bringt Erfahrung aus Führungspositionen bei ArcelorMittal, Rio Tinto, BHP und Xstrata mit und hat Expertise in verschiedenen Bergbauoperationen auf mehreren Kontinenten. Lesley Goldwasser, derzeit Managing Partner bei GreensLedge, bringt bedeutende finanzielle Expertise und Erfahrung im Vorstand mit, einschließlich Rollen bei Credit Suisse und Bear Stearns.
Das Unternehmen gab auch bekannt, dass Johan Holtzhausen, der seit 2013 im Vorstand ist, bei der Hauptversammlung im Mai 2025 aus dem Vorstand und als Vorsitzender des Prüfungsausschusses ausscheiden wird. Tariro Gadzikwa wird nach der Hauptversammlung den Vorsitz des Prüfungsausschusses übernehmen.
- Addition of two experienced board members strengthening mining operations and financial expertise
- Smooth transition planned for Audit Committee leadership
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ST HELIER, Jersey, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc ("Caledonia" or "the Company") (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM and VFEX: CMCL) is pleased to announce the appointments of Stefan Buys and Lesley Goldwasser to the board of directors of the Company (“the Board”) as independent non-executive directors, effective today.
Johan Holtzhausen, who has served on the Board since 2013, is retiring from the Board and as chair of the Audit Committee with effect from the next annual general meeting of shareholders which is due to be held in early May, 2025, details of which will be provided in due course (“the AGM”). Ms Tariro Gadzikwa, an independent non-executive director of the Board with significant financial experience and qualifications, will take over from Johan as chair of the Audit Committee with effect from the AGM.
Stefan Buys
Mr Buys brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the global mining and heavy industry sectors, with a strong track record across copper, gold, iron ore, uranium, ferrochrome, and platinum operations in Southern and Western Africa, Canada, Australia, and South America.
Most recently, Stefan served as Chief Executive Officer of the Mining Division at ArcelorMittal. Prior to that, he led Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore mining operations in Western Australia as Managing Director. His career also includes executive roles at BHP, where he was Asset President of Olympic Dam and Project Director for a global standardization initiative. Earlier in his career, he spent over a decade with Xstrata, rising from Production Engineer in their South African ferrochrome operations to Chief Operating Officer for North Chile.
He holds a bachelor degree in metallurgical engineering, a certificate in company direction from the Institute of Directors UK and is a member of the Institute of Directors UK.
Lesley Goldwasser
Ms Goldwasser is a financial executive with extensive expertise in global capital markets and structured finance. She is currently Managing Partner at GreensLedge, a global boutique investment bank that provides services in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and asset management. Lesley also serves as Co-CEO and Founder of GreensLedge Korea.
Her previous leadership roles include Managing Director at Credit Suisse, where she was head of Asset Backed Securities and Global Head of Hedge Fund Strategic Services, and Co-Head of Global Debt and Equity Capital Markets at Bear Stearns. Ms Goldwasser also brings significant board experience, serving as Lead Independent Director of Tiptree Inc. and an Independent Director at Liquid Telecommunications. She previously served as Lead Independent Director of Flagstar Bancorp.
Beyond her corporate career, she is committed to community development in Zimbabwe, where she co-founded Zara’s Center - an after-school program providing nutrition, education, vocational, and computer training for vulnerable children.
Lesley was born and raised in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and is a graduate of the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
John Kelly, Chairman of Caledonia, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Stefan and Lesley to the Board. Stefan’s deep expertise in large-scale mining operations and background in metallurgical engineering will be important additions to the Board’s skill sets. He has a demonstrated record of strategic leadership combined with a commitment to safety and the environment. Lesley has an extensive record of execution and leadership in the global capital markets. Her experience with a wide range of financing mechanisms and institutional investors will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy.
On behalf of the Board, I would also like to extend our gratitude to Johan for his insights, leadership and invaluable contributions during his long and dedicated service on the Board and as Chair of the Audit Committee. We wish him well in his future endeavours.”
Enquiries
| Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc Mark Learmonth Camilla Horsfall | Tel: +44 1534 679 800 Tel: +44 7817 841 793 |
| Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nomad and Joint Broker) Adrian Hadden Pearl Kellie | Tel: +44 207 397 1965 Tel: +44 131 220 9775 |
| Panmure Liberum (Joint Broker) Scott Mathieson/ Ailsa MacMaster | Tel: +44 20 3100 2000 |
| Camarco, Financial PR (UK) Gordon Poole Elfie Kent Fergus Young | Tel: +44 20 3757 4980 |
| 3PPB (Financial PR, North America) Patrick Chidley Paul Durham | Tel: +1 917 991 7701 Tel: +1 203 940 2538 |
| Curate Public Relations (Zimbabwe) Debra Tatenda | Tel: +263 77802131 |
| IH Securities (Private) Limited (VFEX Sponsor - Zimbabwe) Lloyd Mlotshwa | Tel: +263 (242) 745 119/33/39 |
Current and Previous Directorships of Mr Buys and other matters required to be notified in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules
The names of all companies and partnerships of which Mr Buys has been a director or partner at any time in the previous five years are set out below.
| Company | Status |
| Channar Management Services Pty Ltd | Former |
| Channar Mining Pty Ltd | Former |
| Hammersley Exploration Pty Ltd | Former |
| Hammersley HMS Pty Ltd | Former |
| Hammersley Iron Pty Ltd | Former |
| Hammersley Iron – Yandi Pty Ltd | Former |
| Hammersley Holdings Ltd | Former |
| Hammersley WA Pty Ltd | Former |
| Mount Bruce Mining Pty Ltd | Former |
| Pilbara Iron Company (Services) Pty Ltd | Former |
| Pilbara Iron Pty Ltd | Former |
| Hope Downs Joint Venture | Former |
| Nunavut Iron Ore, Inc. | Former |
| ArcelorMittal Mines Mary River Operating Inc. | Former |
| Baffinland Iron Mines LP | Former |
| Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation | Former |
| ArcelorMittal Liberia Holdings Limited | Former |
| ArcelorMittal Liberia Ltd | Former |
| AM Mining | Former |
| ArcelorMittal Mining UK Limited | Former |
Mr Buys’ full name is Petrus Stephanus Buys. He is 53 years old.
Mr Buys holds no shares or share options in the Company.
There are no other matters which have been disclosed to the Company that are required to be announced pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules.
Current and Previous Directorships of Ms Goldwasser and other matters required to be notified in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules
The names of all companies and partnerships of which Ms Goldwasser has been a director or partner at any time in the previous five years are set out below.
| Company | Status |
| Jonathan Plutzik and Lesley Goldwasser Family Foundation | Current |
| Betsy Ross Owner LLC | Current |
| Zara’s Center Trust | Current |
| GreensLedge Holdings LLC | Current |
| GreensLedge UK Holdings Limited | Current |
| TipTree Inc. | Current |
| The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival | Current |
| Liquid Telecommunications (Jersey) Limited | Current |
| Women Photographers International Archive, Inc. | Current |
| Maxex LLC | Former |
| Fintech Acquisition Corp. 5 | Former |
| FTAC Parnassus Acquisition Corp. | Former |
Ms Goldwasser’s full name is Lesley Dana Goldwasser Plutzik. She is 63 years old.
Ms Goldwasser holds no shares or share options in the Company.
There are no other matters which have been disclosed to the Company that are required to be announced pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules.
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