Francisco Ballesteros

Francisco Ballesteros is a seasoned operations leader with extensive experience in the mining industry. Currently serving as General Manager of Operations in Greece for Eldorado Gold Corporation since June 2021, Francisco has formerly held key positions at Newmont Corporation from April 2016 to May 2021, including Business Improvement Manager and Finance Director, where notable achievements included driving a 27% increase in efficiency through a Mine Productivity Initiative at Cerro Negro. Francisco's earlier roles include Mine General Manager and Operations Manager at Goldcorp, and Budget Chief at Poliestireno Alfa Gamma. Academic credentials include a Finance Master Degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Diploma in Business Development from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México.