Craig Nelsen - Golden Star Independent Director

Director

Mr. Craig Joseph Nelsen is Independent Director of Golden Star Resources Ltd., since May 11, 2011. Mr. Nelsen was a founder, and has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, of Avanti Mining Inc. from May 2007 until October 1, 2013. He served as Executive Chairman of Avanti Mining Inc until his retirement in May 2015. From 1999 to June 2007, Mr. Nelsen served as the Executive VicePresident, Exploration, for Gold Fields Limited, one of the world largest gold mining companies. Mr. Nelsen was the founder, and served as Chairman of the board of directors, of Metallica Resources Inc. from 1994 to 2008, and was Metallica Chief Executive Officer from 1994 to 1999. In June 2008, a threecompany merger between Metallica, Peak Gold, and New Gold Inc. was finalized, forming the new, larger gold producer known as New Gold Inc., which is listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American. From June 2008 to May 2012, Mr. Nelsen served as a member of the board of directors of New Gold Inc. Mr. Nelsen holds a M.S. degree in geology from the University of New Mexico and a B.A. degree in geology from the University of Montana. Mr. Nelsen experience includes, among other things, his knowledge in mineral property evaluation, including resource and reserve assessment international mining mergers and acquisitions exploration and mine operations health, safety, environment and community relations company formation and strategic planning. since 2011.
Age 67
Tenure 13 years
Phone416-583-3800
Webhttps://www.gsr.com
Nelsen holds a M.S. degree in geology from the University of New Mexico and a B.A. degree in geology from the University of Montana.

Golden Star Management Efficiency

The company has Return on Asset of 13.67 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $13.67 of profit. This is considered to be average in the sector. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.41 %, implying that it generated $0.41 on every 100 dollars invested. Golden Star's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Golden Star manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities.
Golden Star Resources has 115.78 M in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 3.7, meaning that the company heavily relies on borrowing funds for operations. Golden Star Resources has a current ratio of 1.41, which is typical for the industry and considered as normal. Note however, debt could still be an excellent tool for Golden to invest in growth at high rates of return.

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Golden Star Resources Ltd. operates as a gold mining and exploration company. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Golden Star operates under Gold classification in the United States and is traded on NYSEMKT Exchange. Golden Star Resources (GSS) is traded on NYSE MKT Exchange in USA and employs 652 people.

Management Performance

Golden Star Resources Leadership Team

Elected by the shareholders, the Golden Star's board of directors comprises two types of representatives: Golden Star inside directors who are chosen from within the company, and outside directors, selected externally and held independent of Golden. The board's role is to monitor Golden Star's management team and ensure that shareholders' interests are well served. Golden Star's inside directors are responsible for reviewing and approving budgets prepared by upper management to implement core corporate initiatives and projects. On the other hand, Golden Star's outside directors are responsible for providing unbiased perspectives on the board's policies.
Craig Nelsen, Independent Director
Anu Dhir, Independent Director
Graham Crew, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President
Timothy Baker, Non-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board
Robert Vallis, Senior Vice President Corporate Development
Nathalie Haddad, Executive Vice President Head of People
KarimMichel Nasr, Independent Director
Mona Quartey, Independent Director
Philipa Varris, Executive Vice President Head of Sustainability
Andrew Wray, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Tania Shaw, Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
Karen Walsh, Vice President - People and Organizational Development
Gilmour Clausen, Independent Director
S Wasel, Vice President - Exploration
Paul Thomson, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Ani Markova, Independent Director
Robert Doyle, Independent Director
Peter Spora, Executive Vice President - Growth & Exploration

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