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Gold And Diamond Magnet
Mining leadership team reviewing operations at an active site

Leadership

Executives who have run pits, plants, and fleets

Our leadership team combines production experience with commercial discipline — the people you speak with have stood on the same ground you will lease.

Portrait of Victoria Ashford

Victoria Ashford

Chief Executive Officer

Twenty-two years in precious-metals operations across West Africa and the Americas. Leads corporate strategy, joint ventures, and site acquisition.

Marcus Okonkwo

Chief Operations Officer

Oversees daily production, leaseholder onboarding, and safety compliance across all active concessions and rental yards.

Elena Vasquez

Director of Equipment & Fleet

Manages the rental fleet — excavators, wash plants, and support vehicles — including maintenance schedules and deployment logistics.

James Whitmore

Head of Geology & Exploration

Leads reserve estimation, drill programs, and technical due diligence for partners evaluating lease blocks.

Amara Diallo

VP Community & Permitting

Coordinates environmental assessments, local stakeholder agreements, and regulatory filings for every operating region.

Robert Chen

Chief Financial Officer

Structures lease agreements, equipment rental contracts, and treasury operations for corporate and partner accounts.

Governance

Board oversight & compliance

An independent board committee reviews major lease agreements, environmental incidents, and fleet safety metrics quarterly. Full bios and appointment letters available on request for institutional partners.

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