Nova Minerals names Anna Ladd-Kruger as non-executive chair of the board

Nova Minerals Ltd (ASX:NVA, OTCQB:NVAAF) has appointed experienced mining executive Anna Ladd-Kruger as independent non-executive chair of the board.

Ladd-Kruger will add to the technical and corporate governance as the company progresses the development of its flagship Estelle Gold Project in Alaska.

She is an accomplished, well-rounded mining executive with over 20 years of leadership experience with proven achievements in directing and leading mining organizations.

Ladd-Kruger was the former chief financial officer of McEwen Mining Inc (NYSE:MUX) where she was brought in to strengthen and lead the development of robust financial and accounting processes, systems and controls in the midst of the company’s operational turnaround strategy.

She was key to the initial McEwen Copper Asset spin out and also served as its chief financial officer and director.

Former CFO of Trevali Mining

Ladd-Kruger was also previously the chief financial officer of Trevali Mining Corp (TSX:TV), an international base metals mining company.

As part of Trevali’s original executive management team, she helped grow the company from a junior explorer with a market capitalization of $30 million to a mid-tier base metals producer that reached over $1 billion market capitalization on the TSX.

Nova CEO Christopher Gerteisen said: “Having known Anna for quite some time now the Board is excited that Anna has accepted our offer to join the Nova team as we grow.

“With more than 20 years of experience in the mining industry, Anna’s strong financial background and experience, particularly transitioning Trevali Mining from a junior exploration mining company to a mid-tier producer, will be invaluable as we continue on our path to production and continue to increase resources at the Estelle Gold Trend, with our ultimate goal of becoming the next tier one, global gold producer.”

Distinguished career

Ladd-Kruger has raised over $1 billion US dollars in debt and equity throughout her career in the mining sector.

She also served as the chief financial officer and vice president corporate development for a number of Canadian publicly listed junior mining companies and began her career working at Vale S.A.’s Thompson and Sudbury Canadian operations before joining Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K) as their North American Group Controller.

Ladd-Kruger currently sits on the board and serves as the audit chair of Integra Resources Corp (TSX-V:ITR) and also sits on the board of Excellon Resources Inc. (TSX:EXN)

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Nova Mineral’s world class team”

Ladd-Kruger is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA, CMA), holds the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors designation, a Master’s in Economics from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia.

Ladd-Kruger said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Nova Mineral’s world class team that complements my values of courage, creativity, and collaboration.

“My experience in multiple major North American mining projects will further contribute as the company continues to progress and develop the exciting Estelle Gold Trend!”

As part of the board changes, Louie Simens will step back into executive director role from the current interim chairman position held.