Ramelius has appointed a new chief operating officer (COO) and expanded its executive team through multiple recruitments.
In November, Ramelius’ long-standing COO Duncan Coutts revealed he would step down to pursue other opportunities, but would stay at the company until early December to support a smooth leadership transition.
Coutts will soon be replaced by Tim Hewitt, a mining engineer with over 30 years’ experience.
Hewitt’s most recent role was at Gold Fields, where he served as vice president – mining. Hewitt also worked as vice president – technical, general manager of the St Ives and Gruyere operations, and mining manager of the Granny Smith mine.
Prior to his time at Gold Fields, Hewitt worked as a mining manager at LIHIR Gold, St Barbara and Newmont.
Ramelius has recruited Peter Ganza as its general manager – projects. Ganza is currently Ramelius’ acting COO and will stay in that role until February 2025, when Hewitt will officially start working at the company.
As general manager – projects, Ganza will focus the Rebecca-Roe gold project and the potential Mt Magnet Eridanus cutback/mill expansion.
Ramelius has appointed Kim Boekeman, who has over 20 years’ experience working in human resources, as its new executive general manager – human resources (HR).
Boekeman’s previous HR roles at Rio Tinto, BCI Minerals, BP, Assala Energy, and ANZ will provide insight on an executive level to ensure Ramelius remains a desirable place to work. Boekeman will commence her role on February 17 2025.
Ramelius has also promoted current general manager – business development Alan Thom to chief development officer (CDO).
Thom is a mining engineer with over 25 years’ experience as a director, senior executive, manager and engineer across resource projects at various stages. As CDO, Thom will oversee all of Ramelius’ corporate business development activities and key growth projects.
“Ramelius welcomes Tim and Kim to the team and congratulates Alan on his promotion,” Ramelius managing director Mark Zeptner said.
“We believe these additions position the company well for the next stage of its evolution. We also thank Peter for stepping in as acting COO and look forward to his contribution on the company’s most important growth projects.”
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