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Senior Management
Wade K. Dawe Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Mr. Dawe is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Brigus Gold. He has been an entrepreneur in Canadian mining and venture capital industries since 1994 and has consistently demonstrated strong results for shareholders through strategic planning, quality acquisitions and partnerships, and by retaining and developing industry respected senior management and directors. He is Chairman and a Director of Linear Metals, and serves on the Board of Directors of Immunovaccine. Mr. Dawe has a bachelor of commerce degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he currently serves on the Advisory Board to the Faculty of Business Administration. Mr. Dawe's philanthropic activities include establishing and personally funding the annual James R. Pearcey Entrepreneurial Scholarship at Memorial University. Mr. Dawe, a native of Newfoundland and Labrador, is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), an international organization for business leaders.
Jennifer Nicholson Executive Vice President
Ms. Nicholson is Executive Vice President. Her responsibilities include investor relations, human resources, operational support and corporate strategy. Ms. Nicholson is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years experience in investor relations, corporate communications, strategic development and financial management. Prior to joining Brigus Gold in 2011, Ms. Nicholson held a similar position with Emera Inc. for five years. Before joining Emera, she worked as an Accounting Lecturer at Saint Mary's University, held various financial positions at Nova Scotia Power Inc. and earned her CA with Ernst & Young LLP. Ms. Nicholson is a member of the Advisory Board of the Atlantic Innovation Fund of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia Council. Ms. Nicholson received her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary's University in Halifax.
Dana Hatfield Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Hatfield is the Chief Financial Officer of Brigus Gold. He is responsible for the corporate planning and reporting, financial reporting, treasury and tax functions. Prior to joining the Company in March 2011, Mr. Hatfield was Senior Vice President of Finance at Gammon Gold Inc. and has strong mining experience. A Chartered Accountant, Mr. Hatfield has held increasingly senior finance and accounting roles over his career, including Sysco Food Services of Atlantic Canada and Grant Thornton LLP. Mr. Hatfield has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Howard Bird Vice President of Exploration
Mr. Bird is the vice president of exploration for Brigus Gold. As vice president of exploration, Mr. Bird is currently responsible for the executive management and development of Brigus Gold's global mineral projects and providing support for corporate and global operations. He is a senior executive and internationally experienced geologist with over eighteen years of diverse experience in the public mineral resource sector. Mr. Bird has experience in a range of commodities, including gold, base metals, platinum and diamonds. He has directed programs around the world for various companies including: Noranda Mining and Exploration, Corona Corporation and SouthernEra Resources. Inc., Mr. Bird received his bachelor's degree with honours from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Daniel F. Gallivan Corporate Secretary
Mr. Gallivan is the Corporate Secretary of Brigus Gold. His responsibilities include managing the records of the Board of Directors, and ensuring that the Board of Directors has the proper advice and resources for discharging its fiduciary duty under the law. Mr. Gallivan is the Managing Partner of the Halifax office of Cox & Palmer and Chief Executive Officer of the regional law firm. Mr. Gallivan practices corporate and commercial law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, finance and securities law. He is involved in a number of organizations in Nova Scotia, including Banking Services and Investments (director of the Ombudsman) and Edleun Group. Since 2006, he has been listed as a leading practitioner by the publication, 'Best Lawyers in Canada.' Mr. Gallivan received his bachelor's degree from Loyola College in Quebec, his juris doctor degree from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, and his master's degree in business administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
Jon Legatto Vice President Finance
Mr. Legatto is a Chartered Accountant with over 13 years of experience. His responsibilities include managing the company's internal and external financial reporting, and overseeing the operations of the finance department. Mr. Legatto spent over 10 years with Ernst and Young in their audit and advisory practice serving both public and private entities. Prior to joining Brigus, he was the Senior Manager Compliance and Performance Improvement with Homburg Canada REIT, where he was responsible for that company’s corporate governance and performance improvement programs. Mr. Legatto obtained his CA in 2000 and is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University where he obtained Bachelor’s degrees in both Geology and Business Administration. Mr. Legatto is actively involved in the community and has held positions with the Canadian Progress Club Halifax, Progress Center for Early Intervention, and the Kidney Foundation of Canada – Nova Scotia branch.
