Kevin D'Souza

Kevin is a recognized thought leader with 30 years of direct experience in responsible mining including Environmental Social Governance (ESG) related issues, security management, and diversity & inclusion. Kevin has a proven track record focused on creating value through strategic planning, governance, and tactical operational implementation for numerous mining companies including Barrick Gold, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Kinross, and De Beers and most recently was the VP of Security, Sustainability & Environment for Centerra Gold. Kevin has amassed direct mining experience in over fifty countries worldwide with a deliberate focus on developing countries in Central Asia, Oceania, South America, and sub-Saharan Africa.

Kevin has an MEng in Mining Engineering from the Royal School of Mines in London, England. Kevin is also currently a committee member of the new Canadian Black North Initiative (BNI), a Board member of Women in Mining (Canada), a mentor on the International Women in Mining (IWiM) mentoring program, and a member of the international Mining Security Working Group (MSWG).