Yohann Bouchard is currently Senior Vice President, Operations of Yamana Gold Inc. He joined Yamana in October 2014. Mr. Bouchard has obtained progressively more technical and operating experience over a 24-year career in mining with a particular focus on underground and open pit operations. Prior to joining Yamana, Mr. Bouchard occupied key operating and technical positions with Primero Mining Corporation, IAMGOLD Corporation, Breakwater Resources Ltd. and Cambior Inc. Mr. Bouchard oversaw precious and base metal operations in both the Americas and in Africa.
Mr. Bouchard holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering degree from École Polytechnique of Montréal. He is registered as a professional engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario.