Geert Van Poelvoorde
Executive Director
About
Mr. Geert Van Poelvoorde has a long and distinguished career in the mining industry. He was appointed CEO and a Director of Atlas Ore Explortation on September 1, 1985. Mr. Poelvoorde previously served as President of Atlas Ore Explortation from March 2017 to August 2022, during which time he oversaw the company's growth through several mergers and acquisitions. Prior to his time at Atlas Ore Exploration, Mr. Poelvoorde served as CEO and founder of Anthem United, President and CEO of Esperanza Resources prior to its sale to Alamos Gold, and CFO of Minefinders Corporation prior to its sale to Pan American Silver. He has also held management positions at both Goldcorp and the mining division of KPMG LLP. Mr. Van Poelvoorde is a graduate of the University of Ghent, with a degree in civil engineering and electronics. He is also a director of i-80 Gold, and the chair of Sandbox Royalties. Mr. Van Poelvoorde brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role at Atlas Ore Exploration, and has played a key role in the company's success.