David Smith

David S.
Smith is currently Chairman at Hudbay Minerals, Inc. since 2025 and Chairman at IAMGOLD Corp.
since 2023.
Current roles also include Director at Collingwood School Society, Member at Institute of Corporate Directors, Member at Financial Executive Institute of Canada, Member at British Columbia Securities Commission, and Member of the Governors Board at Collingwood School.
Former positions include Independent Director at Nevsun Resources Ltd. (2017–2018), Director at Skye Resources, Inc. (2005–2008), Director at Kruger Products LP, Non-Executive Director at Dominion Diamond Mines ULC (2016–2017), Independent Director at Pretium Resources, Inc., Independent Director at Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.
(2015–2018), Director at Pacific Forest Products Ltd., Finance Director & Vice President at Placer Dome Chile Ltda.
(1997), Director at Dominion Diamond Corp., Independent Director at NorthWest Copper Corp.
(2022–2023), Vice President-Corporate Relations at Placer Dome, Inc., Chief Financial Officer & Vice President at Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (2000–2009 and 2002–2009), Head-Investor Relations & Financial Media at Ventas, Inc., Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Finning International, Inc. (2009–2014), President at ICx Precision Photonics, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President at Barrick Mining Corp.
(1984–2000), Counsel at Lawson Lundell (2005–2006), Chief Financial Officer & Vice President at Barrick Gold U.S., Inc. (1984–1997), and Vice President-Business Development at Placer Dome Canada Ltd. (1984–1999).
Education includes an undergraduate degree from California State University-Sacramento, conferred in 1980.