Edward C. Dowling, Jr.
CEO of Meridian Gold
Education
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Overview
Edward C. Dowling, Jr. has been a director of the company since March 2022. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Dowling served as the president, CEO and director of Alacer Gold Corp. (now SSR Mining Inc.), a gold producer, from 2008 to 2012, and was chair from 2013 to 2020. Previously, he was president and CEO of Meridian Gold Inc., a gold and silver producer, from 2006 to 2007. He also was executive director for mining and exploration at De Beers S.A., a diamond producer, from 2004 to 2006, and executive vice president for operations at Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., an iron and steel producer, from 1998 to 2004. He formerly served as chair of the board of PJSC Polyus and on the board of directors of SSR Mining Inc. Mr. Dowling currently serves as chair of the board of Copper Mountain Mining Corporation and on the board of directors of Teck Resources Ltd.
Mr. Dowling is chair of the Compensation Committee and serves on the Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Committee.
Career
- Meridian Gold - CEO