Paul N. Wright

Chairman at Asanko Gold Inc

Mr. Wright was appointed Chair of Galiano’s Board of Directors in 2020. He brings over 40 years of extensive international experience in the development and operation of open pit and underground mines. Mr. Wright served as CEO of Eldorado Gold from 1999 to 2017, leading the Company through its transformation into a multi mine leading international gold company. Under Paul’s leadership, significant exploration success combined with timely acquisitions enabled Eldorado to successfully develop and operate profitable mines on three continents creating a well valued and respected company.

Mr. Wright, a Mining Engineer, is a graduate of the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.

Paul is currently a Director of Centerra Gold, a member of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, The Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining, and is a Chartered Engineer(UK).


Timeline

  • Chairman

    Current role