The World Gold Council has appointed President and Chief Executive of Franco-Nevada Corporation David Harquail as its new Chairman.
- Harquail has succeeded Randall Oliphant, who served as the Chairman for the past four years.
- David Harquail has led Franco-Nevada -- leading gold-focused royalty and streaming company -- since 2007.
- He previously held senior executive roles at Newmont Mining Corporation, the statement added.
About World Gold Council
- It is the market development organisation for the gold industry.
- It works across all parts of the industry, from gold mining to investment, and their aim is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold.
- The World Gold Council is an association whose members comprise the world’s leading gold mining companies.
- It helps to support its members to mine in a responsible way and developed the Conflict Free Gold Standard.
- It is headquartered in London United Kingdom
- CEO of the organisation is Aram Shishmanian
- It was founded in 1987
