Board of Directors
Pierre Beaudoin
Chaiman of the Board & ESG Committee Member
Mr. Beaudoin is a seasoned mining executive with more than 30 years of international experience with operations, project development and mineral processing. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of SilverCrest Metals Inc. (TSX:SIL, NYSE: SILV) where he is overseeing the construction and development of the high grade Las Chipas deposit in Sonora, Mexico. Prior to joining SilverCrest, Mr. Beaudoin worked with Detour Gold as Sr. VP of Capital Projects (2010-2013) and Chief Operating Officer (2013-2017) where he led the design, construction, development, ramp-up and operations at the Detour Lake Gold Mine. Prior to that, Mr. Beaudoin spent 16 years with Barrick Gold. During his last 6 years with Barrick, he worked in the Capital Projects Group, where he led the study teams on Buzwagi in Tanzania (commissioned in 2009), on Donlin Creek in Alaska and Cerro Casale in Chile. Before he joined Barrick Gold, he worked for Lac Minerals Ltd. and Noranda Minerals.
Matt Manson
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Mr. Manson has over 30 years of international mining experience and brings an accomplished background in all aspects of the mining business including: exploration, permitting, mine development, financing, operations and capital markets.
Prior to joining Radisson, from 2019 to 2024, Mr. Manson led the exploration, development and construction of the Valentine Gold Project at Marathon Gold Corporation until its business combination with Calibre Mining Corporation, a transaction with equity value consideration totalling C$345 million. Before Marathon, from 2008 to 2018, Mr. Manson served as President and CEO of Stornoway Diamond Corporation, responsible for the financing and development of the C$500 million Renard Project, Quebec’s first diamond mine.
Mr. Manson has been widely recognized by the broader mining industry, having been named Northern Miner 2017 Mining Person of the Year, as well as receiving the 2015 PDAC Viola Macmillan Award for leadership in management and financing with respect to exploration and development of mineral resources.
Mr. Manson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysics from the University of Edinburgh and has a MSc and a PhD in Geology – both from the University of Toronto.
Peter MacPhail
Director
Peter MacPhail has over 35 years of operational mining experience in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Between 2015 and 2022, Peter was Chief Operating Officer of Alamos Gold Inc. Prior to Alamos, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of both AuRico Gold Inc. and Northgate Minerals Inc. During his tenure at these organizations, Peter oversaw the construction of the Young Davidson mine, initial expansions at the Island Gold mine and construction of the La Yaqui Grande mine in Mexico. Between 2022 and 2024 he served as a director and subsequently chairperson of Marathon Gold Corporation prior to its acquisition by Calibre Mining Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Mineral Engineering from the University of Toronto and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
Michael Gentile, CFA
Director, Strategic Advisor & Audit Committee Member
From 2003 to 2018 Mr. Gentile worked as a professional money manager at Formula Growth Limited, an independent investment management firm established in Montreal in 1960 with a long-term track record of creating investor wealth. While at Formula Growth Mr. Gentile’s main sector focus was the mining and natural resource sectors. In 2012, he became the co-manager of the Formula Growth Alpha Fund, a market neutral hedge fund focused on small to mid-cap equities. From 2011 to 2018 the Formula Growth Alpha Fund became one of the largest market neutral funds in Canada, growing its assets under management to over $650 million by the end of 2018. In October 2018, Mr. Gentile retired from full time money management in order to be able to spend more time with his family. Subsequently, he remains a very active investor in the mining space owning significant stakes in several small-cap mining companies and is currently a strategic advisor to Arizona Metals Inc. (TSX.V AMC) and a member of the board of Roscan Gold Corporation (TSX.V ROS), Northern Superior Resources (TSX.V SUP) and Solstice Gold Corporation (TSX.V SGC).
Jeff Swinoga, CPA, MBA
Director & Audit Committee Chair
Mr. Swinoga is a highly accomplished mining executive with over 25 years of mining industry experience in the areas of capital markets, project advancement, development and project construction. He was recently appointed as President & CEO and Director of Exploits Discovery Corp. Prior to that, he was the National Mining and Metals Co-Leader at Ernst & Young Canada. Previously he was President and CEO of First Mining Gold, Chief Financial Officer of Torex Gold Resources Inc. (TSX: TXG) where he led the financing of Torex’s US$800 million El Limon-Guajes gold mine as well as Torex’s transition from an exploration and development company to a mid-tier gold producer. Prior to Torex, Mr. Swinoga spent four years as the CFO of North American Palladium Ltd., where he was instrumental in financing the expansion of the Lac des Iles Mine, in addition to the acquisition and development of two gold producing mines in Québec. He spent three years as CFO of HudBay Minerals Inc., helping growth the company from its IPO in 2004 to a market capitalization of over $2 billion. Mr. Swinoga also spent seven years at Barrick Gold Corporation where he was instrumental in the financing of the Bulyanhulu and Veladero projects. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Toronto as well as a Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Economics from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Swinoga also serves on the Board of PDAC this year and is also a member of their audit committee.
Cindy Valence
Director & ESG Committee Chair
Cindy Valence, MBA, is an experienced manager with over 20 years of experience, having held senior management level positions. She recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Sayona Mining Ltd., where she led the mobilization of numerous stakeholders to successfully restart operations at North America's leading lithium spodumene concentrate producer and develop major mining projects. Her expertise in sustainability and energy transition, along with her ability to build relationships with First Nations, demonstrated through successful negotiation tables, are significant assets. Cindy has served on numerous boards, including Women In Mining Abitibi, the Rouyn-Noranda Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Propulsion Québec, and the Electric and Smart Transportation Cluster. She holds an MBA with a specialization in applied mineral industry management, she is a Certified International Trade Professional, and is a candidate for the Certified Director of Corporate Boards (ASC) designation.
Lise Chénard
Director, ESG Committee Member & Audit Committee Member
Ms. Chénard, P.Eng. (Université Laval, 1980), has over 40 years of experience in mining geology (Au, Cu, Zn) in Quebec and internationally. Her expertise extends to mining operations, management and technical supervision, resource and reserve audits, and technical studies of mining projects. From 1980 to 2001, she worked in Quebec and internationally for various gold and base metals mining operations (Campbell Chibougamau Mines, Lac Minerals, Barrick Gold). She held the position of technical advisor (2001-2005, 2008-2009) for CIDA projects in institutional strengthening of the mining sector (Bolivia and Peru). She worked internationally for Barrick Gold (2006-2008) in Russia and the Dominican Republic (Pueblo Viejo) as chief geologist. She worked as an independent consultant (2009-2012) on various gold projects and operations (Dominican Republic, Chile, Mexico, Nunavut). From 2013 to 2021, she held the position of Senior Director, Mining Geology, and Senior Technical Advisor for IAMGOLD. She has been working as a consultant since and sits on the board of directors of SOQUEM.
Management
Matt Manson
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Mr. Manson has over 30 years of international mining experience and brings an accomplished background in all aspects of the mining business including: exploration, permitting, mine development, financing, operations and capital markets.
Prior to joining Radisson, from 2019 to 2024, Mr. Manson led the exploration, development and construction of the Valentine Gold Project at Marathon Gold Corporation until its business combination with Calibre Mining Corporation, a transaction with equity value consideration totalling C$345 million. Before Marathon, from 2008 to 2018, Mr. Manson served as President and CEO of Stornoway Diamond Corporation, responsible for the financing and development of the C$500 million Renard Project, Quebec’s first diamond mine.
Mr. Manson has been widely recognized by the broader mining industry, having been named Northern Miner 2017 Mining Person of the Year, as well as receiving the 2015 PDAC Viola Macmillan Award for leadership in management and financing with respect to exploration and development of mineral resources.
Mr. Manson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysics from the University of Edinburgh and has a MSc and a PhD in Geology – both from the University of Toronto.
Hubert Parent-Bouchard
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Parent-Bouchard has more than ten years of finance, accounting and capital markets experience. He has worked in various capacities with increasing responsibilities at Radisson since 2014. Since joining Radisson, he has played an instrumental role in several aspects of the Company, including business restructuring and management, leadership recruitment, accounting, financing, corporate development and investor relations. He was directly involved in the raise of more than $30 M in equity for the growth and the exploration activities of the Company.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Laval University and has been the Director and Treasurer of the Rouyn-Noranda Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining since 2015.
Laird Brownlie
Vice President of Operations
Laird Brownlie is a distinguished international Senior Operations Executive with a proven track record in Lean manufacturing and reliability-centered maintenance. With a keen focus on building strong relationships across diverse environments, he has excelled in business improvement and seamlessly integrated operations to maximize value for shareholders and stakeholders. Laird's expertise spans crucial areas, including securing the licensing to operate, visionary strategy development, precise budgetary management, effective communication, accountability, and driving transformative change. His unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity is exemplified in his extensive career which includes roles as Head of External Relations & Business Continuity at St. Barbara Mining and General Manager at companies like Canada Fluorspar Inc. and Cliffs Natural Resources. Laird's dedication extends beyond his professional life, as he actively participates in numerous industry associations and community engagement initiatives.
Dave Ross
Vice President Exploration
Mr. Ross is a professional geologist with over 25 years of experience in mineral resource estimation and the exploration of structurally hosted gold deposits. He was, until recently, Vice President of Geology and Exploration at Calibre Mining Corporation and its predecessor company, Marathon Gold Corporation. At Marathon, David oversaw a significant growth in the mineral resource inventory at the Valentine Gold Project in Newfoundland and Labrador, and initiated Valentine’s ongoing programs of property-scale exploration and mining grade control. Prior to Marathon, David served as Senior Manager of Mineral Resources at Teranga Gold Corporation and served for fifteen years with Roscoe Postle Associates, now part of SLR Consulting Limited. David has a B.Sc. in Geology from Carleton University, an M.Sc. in Mineral Exploration from Queen’s University and is a Professional Geologist in the provinces of Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. He is an author and Qualified Person for over 50 NI 43-101 Technical Reports.
Florian Tormo
Senior Project Geologist
Florian Tormo is a seasoned geologist with over a decade of diversified experience in mineral exploration and project management. He holds a Master's degree in Mineral Resource Exploration and Management from the Université d'Orléans and the Université du Québec à Montréal. He joined Radisson in 2021 as an exploration geologist before being promoted to senior project geologist in 2024.
Prior to Radisson, Florian served as Project Geologist at Yorbeau Resources Inc. where he led various gold and base metal projects, contributing significantly to the company's exploration efforts for over four years. Earlier experience includes roles with Geological Survey of France (BRGM), GENIVAR (WSP) and Photonic Knowledge Inc.
Kristina Pillon
Manager, Investor relations
kpillon@radissonmining.com
Ms. Pillon is the President & CEO of High Tide Consulting Corp. an investor relations and corporate communications consulting company focused on creating and implementing marketing strategies for public and private companies.
Ms. Pillon has over 13 years of capital markets experience focused primarily in the mineral resources sector holding various roles, including 6 years at a Toronto-based boutique exempt market dealer as Head of Retail Marketing and Vice President Institutional Equity Sales. Prior to that, Ms. Pillon acted as Manager of Investor Relations for several junior resource companies.
Ms. Pillon has a Public Relations Degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and has completed the Canadian Securities Course.
Advisors
Michael Gentile, CFA
Director, Strategic Advisor & Audit Committee Member
From 2003 to 2018 Mr. Gentile worked as a professional money manager at Formula Growth Limited, an independent investment management firm established in Montreal in 1960 with a long-term track record of creating investor wealth. While at Formula Growth Mr. Gentile’s main sector focus was the mining and natural resource sectors. In 2012, he became the co-manager of the Formula Growth Alpha Fund, a market neutral hedge fund focused on small to mid-cap equities. From 2011 to 2018 the Formula Growth Alpha Fund became one of the largest market neutral funds in Canada, growing its assets under management to over $650 million by the end of 2018. In October 2018, Mr. Gentile retired from full time money management in order to be able to spend more time with his family. Subsequently, he remains a very active investor in the mining space owning significant stakes in several small-cap mining companies and is currently a strategic advisor to Arizona Metals Inc. (TSX.V AMC) and a member of the board of Roscan Gold Corporation (TSX.V ROS), Northern Superior Resources (TSX.V SUP) and Solstice Gold Corporation (TSX.V SGC).
Richard Nieminen
Geological Advisor
Mr. Richard Nieminen is a professional geologist and a member of the “Ordre des géologues du Québec” (OGQ). He received his bachelor’s degree in geology (Earth Sciences) from the Université du Québec à Montréal in 1990.
Mr. Nieminen has worked as a professional geologist in mineral exploration as an exploration manager, project geologist and in mining, as chief geologist particularly at Bracemac-McLeod mine. Over the years, his work has taken him from coast to coast, in Canada, the United States and on the African continent in a few countries. Twice, Richard was a team member that received the “Prix du prospecteur de l’année de l’AEMQ » for mineral discoveries (West Ansil, 2005 et Bracemac-McLeod, 2007. Mr. Nieminen served as Director of Operations for MRB & Associates, from August 2017 to September 2018, as Director of Exploration at Radisson Mining Resources, from October 2018 to December 31, 2020 and at Quebec Precious Metals Corporation, from January 2021 to January 31, 2022. Since 2023, Mr. Nieminen is semi-retired and Geological advisor for Radisson.
Corporate Governance
Health, Safety, Environment and Communities policy
Effective as of August 22, 2019.
Shareholder protection rights plan
Agreement between Radisson Mining Resources inc. and Computershare Investor Services inc., as rights agent.
Effective as of February 2, 2009.
National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators, and applicable throughout Canada, which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects materials to the issuer. Radisson mining Resources Inc. adheres to the NI 43-101 standards, and provides the following information related to its mineral projects and Qualified Person: