Non-Executive Directors
Algy Cluff
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Cluff established Cluff Gold plc in November 2003 following 31 years of establishing natural resources businesses. He formed CCP in 1972 to bid for North Sea oil licences and subsequently Cluff Oil Limited. He then founded and was chairman of Cluff Resources plc which focused on mineral exploration in Africa and made several significant discoveries prior to its acquisition by Ashanti Gold. Mr Cluff co-founded Cluff Mining Limited (later Ridge Mining plc), which was admitted to AIM in May 2000. In May 2004 he turned his full attention to the business of Cluff Gold. Mr Cluff is a governor of the Commonwealth Institute.
Nicholas Berry
Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Mr Berry joined the Group in November 2004. He is the controlling shareholder and chairman of Stancroft Trust Limited, and Intersport Switzerland, PsC, and a director and founder of Mintel International Group Limited, a family business. Mr Berry is also a non-executive director of The Daily Mail and General Trust plc.
Bobby Danchin
Non-Executive Director
A geologist and chemist, Mr Danchin joined the Group in November 2004. He served in many senior management roles at Anglo American plc, including CEO of the exploration and acquisition division. He was also exploration manager of the De Beers Australian subsidiary, Stockdale Prospecting, and is currently non-executive chairman of Mineral Deposits Limited.
Tim Wadeson
Non-Executive Director
Mr Wadeson joined the Group in November 2004 following an extended career as a mining engineer, mainly with the Anglo American Group. He has served as the CEO of Konkola Copper Mines, Zambia, group technical director of Anglo American Corporation, and the technical director of Minorco SA. He has also been a non-executive director of Highland Gold Mining Limited and of Mwana Africa plc.
Peter Cowley
Non-Executive Director
Mr Cowley joined the Group in January 2008. He is a geologist with 40 years of international experience in the minerals industry and has been involved in the discovery and development of a number of gold mines in Africa. Mr Cowley is also president and CEO of Loncor Resources Inc and a Director of Banro Corporation and was previously Managing Director of Ashanti Exploration Limited and Group Technical Director of Cluff Resources plc. He holds M.Sc and M.B.A. degrees and is a Fellow of I.M.M.M.
Ronald Winston
Non-Executive Director
Mr Winston joined the Group in October 2008 and is the chairman of Baomahun Gold Limited. He is also the honorary chairman of Harry Winston Diamonds Inc. and has over 30 years’ experience in building and running a major commercial enterprise, together with a wide range of experience in Africa, particularly Sierra Leone.
Geoff Stanley
Non-Executive Director
A Fellow of the AusIMM and SEG, Mr Stanley joined the Group in October 2008. He has 26 years of international experience in the minerals industry. He has worked in exploration in Australia and as a gold analyst with a number of securities firms before moving to New York where he worked for S.G. Warburg J.B. Were Ltd and BMO Capital Markets. He is a director of Crescent Gold Limited, Riverfield Capital Limited, Indo Gold Limited and Bannerman Resources Limited.
Hendrik Faul
Non-Executive Director
Mr Faul joined the Group in May 2012. As the current Group Head of Mining at Anglo American, Mr Faul brings over 20 years of experience in surface and underground mining, processing, logistics and marketing, both in Africa and across the world. He has previously held several senior roles in the mining industry, including having served as Chief Executive Officer for Anglo American’s zinc operations and General Manager for the Lisheen Mine in the Republic of Ireland, during which time he also served on the boards of various non-listed Anglo American subsidiaries in South Africa, Namibia, and Ireland. Mr Faul is a Non-Executive Director of Palabora Mining Company, and holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering from the University of Pretoria and a South African Mine Manager's Certificate for metalliferous mines. He is an Associate Member of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and is registered with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professionals as a professional construction project manager.