Jim Gowans Becomes New Managing Director in Debswana
He replaces Blackie Marole...Debswana’s board of directors announced the appointment of Jim Gowans as the company’s new Managing Director, replacing Blackie Marole. The former President and CEO of De Beers Canada in four years will take the new post in January.
Nicky Oppenheimer, Debswana board chair, said, “As board members it is our responsibility to our shareholders --amongst whom we include each and every citizen of Botswana-- to ensure that we maximize the value of every diamond we produce. Jim will be tasked with ensuring that Debswana’s mines are among the best-managed anywhere in the world.”
Eric Molale, Debswana board deputy chair, added, “Jim has an unparalleled world-class pedigree in mining with over 30 years of practical management experience in almost every aspect of the industry. Jim will be tasked with developing a new generation of leaders in Debswana who will have to take on the responsibility of running the world’s greatest diamond mines.”
Gowans said that he was excited about the new opportunity. “Debswana has, without doubt, the best diamond assets in the world. I am determined to work closely with the men and women of this great organization to turn Botswana’s natural resource into real and lasting value for the citizens of Botswana who are, after all, the most important stakeholders of Debswana.”
By: JewelryOurs
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