New Gold Inc. is a multinational mining company with gold, silver and copper containing assets.

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New Gold

Mr. Simms has over 15 years of experience in mine operations across Canada. Most recently, Mr. Simms was the Mine Manager at Rainy River Mine. Prior to that, Mr. Simms held senior leadership roles in Mine Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Capital projects for Teck Resources, Taesko and Copper Mountain. Mr. Simms is a registered professional engineer (P. Eng.) in British Columbia Canada and holds a degree in Mine Engineering from the University of Toronto Lassonde Mining Institute, and a Master of Engineering (M. Eng) in Mine Engineering and Management from the South Dakota School of Mines.

Gord Simms

Ms. Barragán has 15 years of experience in the mining industry. Ms. Barragán joined New Gold in 2010 as Legal Manager and currently leads New Gold's Cerro San Pedro operation as Country Manager and Director General, Minera San Xavier.
Prior to New Gold, Ms. Barragán held several roles in the legal affairs departments of Southern Copper Corporation, Grupo Mexico, S.A.B., and the Federal Procurator General's Office of the Treasury Department. Ms. Barragán is the Chairperson from Mexico City's chapter of Women in Mining, Mexico. Mrs. Barragán earned her law degree from Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico. She also holds a Master's degree in Human Rights and Democracy and a Specialization in Environmental Energy Policy and Management from Facultad Latinoamericana y Ciencias Sociales, Mexico.

Marisol Barragán

Ms. Borody, with over 10 years of extensive experience in North America and Sub-Saharan Africa, believes in creating and implementing positive long-term and holistic planetary impacts on, and from industries, which underpins critical decision-making. With strong ties to the communities, including indigenous peoples, Ms. Borody believes that understanding people, and their stories and ensuring that their voices are included in the decision-making process, is an integral part of New Gold's strategy that will have long-term positive impacts on communities where we operate. She brings a global worldview to her role and adopts a people-centric mindset with data-driven design solutions to address complex and challenging problems. Prior to joining New Gold, Ms. Borody was an independent Sustainability Consultant and prior to that, she worked as a Development Manager for Journalists for Human Rights. Ms. Borody holds a bachelor's in Global Studies and Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Bethany Borody

Sharon Giraudel is the current Director of Human Resources at [New Gold](/org/new-gold). Sharon has over twenty years of experience in the field of Human Resources, specializing in Talent and Leadership Development. Sharon has worked for various companies including Vale Canada Limited and Kraft Canada Inc. In their most recent position, they were responsible for developing and leading the Global Talent and Leadership Development Strategy for the Base Metals Division with Operations in Canada, Brazil, China, Japan, New Caledonia, Indonesia, Canada and United Kingdom. Some of their key projects and initiatives include the Leadership and Development Strategy, Development and Launch of Base Metals Champions Program, Executive Leader Led Cafés, Global Key Role & Successor review, “The Base Metals Story” – Understanding our Business, Women of Influence Virtual Peer Learning Program, Global Trainee Program, Culture of Performance Leadership Training, Launch of Base Metals Career Centre (Canada & UK) and Resource Guide for Leadership Competency Development.

Sharon Giraudel has a Bachelor of Business Management in Human Resources from Ryerson Polytechnic University, and a Masters in Leadership and Development from the [University of Calgary](/org/university-of-calgary). Sharon is also certified as a Scrum Master from the Scrum Alliance and as a Certified Human Resources Leader from the HRPA - Human Resources Professionals Association.

Sharon Giraudel works with John Ritter - General Manager, New Afton, Suresh Kalathil - General Manager, Rainy River, and Robert J. Chausse - EVP & CFO. Sharon Giraudel reports to Renaud Adams, Director, President & CEO.

Sharon Giraudel

Sean Keating

John Ritter is the current General Manager of New Afton at [New Gold](/org/new-gold). John has held this position since December 2016. Prior to that, they were the Manager of Processing, Maintenance, Projects, and Energy at [New Gold](/org/new-gold) Inc. from March 2012 to December 2016. Before that, they were the Manager of Maintenence, Site Engineering and Energy at Teck Resources Limited from January 2008 to December 2012. John Ritter has also worked as a Snr. Asset Engineer in Transmission at BC Hydro from May 2004 to September 2006 and as a Process Operations Superintendent at Newmont Mining Corporation from September 2006 to October 2008. John has also held various roles at Newmont Mining Corporation from August 1995 to May 2004, including engineering, operations, and maintenance/reliability management.

John Ritter has a GDBA from Thompson Rivers University - School of Business and Economics, a Master's degree in Electrical from CNUAS, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from [Lakehead University](/org/lakehead-university).

John Ritter reports to Renaud Adams, Director, President & CEO. John Ritter works with Suresh Kalathil - General Manager, Rainy River, Marisol Barragán - Country Manager & Director General, Minera San Xavier, and Patrick Godin - EVP & COO.

John Ritter

Robert J. Chausse is the EVP & CFO at [New Gold](/org/new-gold). Prior to this, they were the Chief Financial Officer at AuRico Metals Inc., Kinross Gold Corporation, Richmont Mines Inc., and Stornoway Diamonds Corporation. Robert also held the position of Director, Operations Controller at [Barrick Gold Corporation](/org/barrick).

Robert J. Chausse is a graduate of [Ryerson University](/org/ryerson-university), where they earned their BComm in finance.

Some of their coworkers include Ankit Shah - VP, Strategy & Business Development, Patrick Godin - EVP & COO, and Suresh Kalathil - General Manager, Rainy River. Robert J. Chausse reports to Renaud Adams, Director, President & CEO.

Robert J. Chausse

Ankit Shah

Mr. Godin has over 30 years of corporate, technical and operations experience in the mining industry. Most recently, Mr. Godin was Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Pretium Resources Inc. and was responsible for the operations of the Brucejack Mine. Prior to that, Mr. Godin was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Stornoway Diamond Corporation, and from 2010 to 2018 he was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President. During this time, he was responsible for the construction and operations of the Renard Diamond Mine in Quebec. Prior to that, he served as the Vice President, Project Development for G Mining Services and held executive or senior operations positions for Canadian Royalties, Iamgold and Cambior in the Americas. Mr. Godin holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mining from Laval University in Quebec, Canada and is a Chartered Director since 2010.

Patrick Godin

Marilyn Schonberner is the current Director at [New Gold](/org/new-gold). Marilyn has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having served as Chief Financial Officer and Sr. VP at Nexen from August 2008 to June 2018. Prior to that, they were the General Manager of HR Shared Services at Nexen from October 1997 to May 2002. From May 2002 to August 2008, they were the Director of Corporate Audit at Nexen Inc. Marilyn has also worked as a Senior Consultant at Grantham and Nichols from September 1995 to September 1997 and as a Senior Business Advisor and Coordinator of Financial Accounting at Gulf Canada from September 1990 to September 1995.

Marilyn Schonberner has a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from the [University of Alberta](/org/university-of-alberta) in Finance, General. Marilyn also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the [University of Calgary](/org/university-of-calgary). Schonberner is certified as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) from the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA), as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., and as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from the Society of Certified Management Accountants of Canada.

Marilyn Schonberner

Ian Pearce

Nicholas (Nick) Chirekos has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking and capital markets, with a focus on the mining industry. He served in various investment banking roles at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. from 1987 until his retirement in 2016. His roles included Managing Director, North American Head of Mining from 2002 to 2016, and Global Head of Mining and Metals from 2000 to 2002. He brings extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, equity, equity linked and fixed income transactions and was formerly a member of J.P. Morgan’s Investment Banking North American Reputational Risk Committee.

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