Sylvain Lehoux, VP and Country Manager, Canada
Sylvain Lehoux was appointed VP and Country Manager, Canada in April 2023. Sylvain previously joined Eldorado Gold Québec in 2017 as General Manager. In his current role, Sylvain represents Eldorado Gold on commercial, permitting, and social license activities in Canada, including acting as representative on the Mining Association of Canada Board and government affairs matters in Ottawa. Sylvain is also involved in Canadian exploration opportunities, corporate development, sustainability and other corporate functions. Sylvain began his career in mining in 1986 at the Selbaie mine (BHP Billiton), later working in Ontario for the Williams mine (Minerai Lac). Upon returning to Val-d'Or, he worked at the Kiena mine with Placer Dome, where he held various mining positions, including as general manager restarting the mine in 2007. Sylvain worked at Alexis Minerals as Vice President of Operations before accepting the position of General Manager of Westwood Mine from IAMGOLD Corporation in June 2012.