Christian Kargl-Simard

Christian Kargl-Simard is an accomplished professional in the mining and investment banking sectors, currently serving as Non Executive Chairman at Surge Copper Corp since September 2020 and as a Board Member and Strategic Advisor at NorthX Nickel Corp since October 2021. Christian held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Adventus Mining Corporation from December 2016 to July 2024 and previously worked as Senior Vice President in Investment Banking at Raymond James Ltd, focusing on advising and capital raising for global mining companies from August 2010 to December 2016. Early career experiences include roles as an Investment Banking Associate at Haywood Securities Inc and a Process Engineer at Dynatec Corporation, where a focus was placed on metallurgical opportunities and process engineering for hydro-metallurgical projects, particularly nickel laterites. Christian's foundation in the field was established through academic research at The University of British Columbia, culminating in a Bachelor of Applied Science in Metallurgical Engineering.