Great Western Minerals (CVE:GWG) has recently appointed Vernon Kiss as vice president of corporate development and strategic initiatives, the company said Thursday.
Under this role, Kiss is now in charge for oversight and the direction of Great Western’s corporate and strategic planning processes.
In addition, he will also be responsible for reviewing and executing corporate development plans that include: acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures.
During his 15 year career with uranium giant Cameco Corp (TSE:CCO) Kiss has held increasingly senior level roles such as: vice president, corporate development and power generation.
Among a broad range of experiences, he had taken part in preparations for Cameco’s initial listings on Toronto’s main trading index and the New York Stock Exchange. Further, he oversaw the development of a number of major domestic and international joint venture deals and projects.
Kiss, who holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan, has also been involved in a wide range of acquisitions and varied joint venture arrangements.
Great Western’s president, Jim Engdahl, said: "Our company has taken a significant step forward by to attracting Vern Kiss to position."
"His extensive background with Cameco, as it successfully transitioned into being one of the globe's largest uranium producers, will be of great benefit to Great Western, its management team and its shareholders."
Great Western is a rare earths processor. The company's speciality alloys are used in the battery, magnet and aerospace sectors.
Aside from its Steenkampskraal mine in South Africa, the Saskatchewan-based company also holds interests in six rare earth exploration properties in North America.
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