Tara Gilfillan, CPA ICD

Tara Gilfillan, CPA ICD has a diverse and extensive work experience. Tara currently serves as the President at Optimize Group Inc. since 2017. In addition, they are the Director at Minera Cobre de Colombia starting from 2022. Previously, Tara held executive positions at various companies including U.S. Gold Corp. where they worked as the Director and Chair of Audit Committee from November 2020. Prior to that, they co-founded Halyard Inc. in 2013 and served as the CFO, VP Corporate Development, and Cofounder until June 2017. Tara also worked at DRA Global as the Interim CEO, CFO, VP Corporate Development, and Director (Americas) from 2008 to 2013. Their experience also includes being the Chief Financial Officer at Vault Minerals Incorporated from 2007 to 2010 and the Corporate Controller at Northgate Minerals Corporation from 2004 to 2006. Tara's career started in 1992, holding positions of increasing responsibility, including CFO and General Manager/CEO, at Orchard International Inc. a mid-sized promotional packaging company where they significantly grew revenue and profit.

Tara Gilfillan, CPA ICD obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Business/Commerce, General from Queen's University. However, the specific start and end years for their education at Queen's University are not provided.