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Karen Davies

North Vancouver,

Summary

Experienced Vice President of Investor Relations, Communications, and Corporate Development with a strong background in marketing, public relations, corporate development, social media, and sales. A successful track record of collaborating with top mining professionals to strategize, implement, and manage communication and sales programs for investment audiences. A proven history of connecting with the financial community to raise capital and fostered relationships within the mining industry for M&A and JV partnerships. Past positions working on teams/with companies who have taken projects to production or companies who have been acquired. A motivated and confident professional who thrives in a team environment, is dedicated to maintaining long term relationships, and delivering value for investors.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP Shareholder Relations & Corporate Development

Capella Minerals Ltd.
05.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Spin out of Mariana Resources Ltd after takeover by Sandstorm Ltd in 2017.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key investors, including institutional and retail investors, family offices, funds and stock brokers, regulators, vendors and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of investor relations programs and adjusted strategies as needed for continuous improvement.
  • Developed a comprehensive investor database for targeted outreach efforts that resulted in increased interest from the investment community.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes by implementing effective communication tools and platforms.
  • Evaluated synergies between companies as part of merger, joint venture, and sales discussions allowing for more targeted negotiations when finalizing deals.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events and managed logistics and operations.
  • Played a pivotal role in raising capital.

Investor Relations

Cosa Resources Corp.
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Played an instrumental role in the successful execution of investor relations strategies, ensuring management's messages were effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Investor Relations and Investor Acquisitions

121 Group
11.2019 - 12.2024
  • Contract consultant work 2019-2024

Investor Relations Department:

  • Conference call introductions.
  • Organize roadshow meetings.
  • Conducted follow-up calls after meetings and conferences with Funds, Family Offices, and High Net Worth Investors in North America and Europe for the 121 Investor Relations Clients.

Investor Acquisitions Department:

  • Outreach to investors for attendance to upcoming conferences.
  • Follow up with investors for feedback on their experience at the conferences.
  • Built and maintaining relationships with global investors.

Head of Investor Relations

Awale Resources Ltd.
12.2017 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: Spin out of Mariana Resources Ltd after takeover by Sandstorm Ltd in 2017
  • Assisted with set up and listing of Awale between August 2017 - December 2017, then moved into the Head of IR role after the company listed.
  • Assisted in bringing on board a major mining company as a joint venture partner.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key investors, including institutional and retail investors, family offices, funds and stock brokers, regulators, vendors and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of investor relations programs and adjusted strategies as needed for continuous improvement.
  • Developed a comprehensive investor database for targeted outreach efforts that resulted in increased interest from the investment community.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes by implementing effective communication tools and platforms.
  • Evaluated synergies between companies as part of merger, joint venture, and sales discussions allowing for more targeted negotiations when finalizing deals.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events and managed logistics and operations.
  • Played a pivotal role in raising capital.



Head of Investor Relations

Mariana Resources Ltd.
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Company Overview: Mariana Resources was taken over by Sandstorm Ltd in 2017.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key investors, including institutional and retail investors, family offices, funds and stock brokers, regulators, vendors and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of investor relations programs and adjusted strategies as needed for continuous improvement.
  • Developed a comprehensive investor database for targeted outreach efforts that resulted in increased interest from the investment community.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes by implementing effective communication tools and platforms.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events and managed logistics and operations.
  • Played a pivotal role in raising capital.


Manager, Investor Relations

Rye Patch Gold Corp.
02.2007 - 06.2016

Investor Relations, Marketing, PR and IR

Scott F. Gibson & Co.
01.2007 - 12.2007

Investor Relations

The Gold Group; Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.; Northland Resources, Landmark Minerals Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Company Overview: Helped IPO Fortuna Silver Mines and re-initiate production of the Caylloma Mine.

Shareholder Communications, IR, PR

Ross River Minerals Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2005

Corporate Secretary's Assistant

PMI Ventures Ltd.
01.2003 - 12.2004

Flight Attendant

WestJet Airlines
01.1999 - 12.2002

Education

MBA - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Investor Relations
  • Financial Markets
  • Relationship Management
  • M&A/Corporate Development
  • Joint Venture Projects
  • Divestitures
  • Macro Analysis
  • Strategic Communications
  • Corporate Communications
  • Branding
  • Corporate Identity
  • Re-branding Programs
  • Integrated Investor Relations Programs
  • Budget Management
  • Brand Awareness
  • Non-deal Road Shows

Highlights And Skills

  • Facilitated in raising upwards of $150,000,000+ for publicly traded companies over the last 24+ years.
  • Primary contact to financial markets and investors. Established and maintained key relationships with top retail and institutional investors.
  • Work directly with M&A/Corporate Development and Joint Venture projects, divestitures, sales of NSR and projects.
  • Increased institutional shareholder base and created more efficient communications efforts with retail shareholder base through macro analysis of stock and mining markets.
  • Developed and maintain relationships with industry analysts and media resulting in commencement of coverage and investments.
  • Established strategic, integrated Investor Relations/Communications plans with deliverable objectives targeting key audiences in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa.
  • Reviewed and analyzed existing IR initiatives, the global markets, and investor sentiment, then developed a strategic communications plan with the ultimate goal of raising the profile of the company and effectively communicating corporate messages.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, excels in fast-paced environments and highly effective at strategic analysis and planning for optimal delivery of key corporate messages. Established and maintain ESG practices.
  • Expertise in corporate communications, branding and building corporate identities for companies with the objective of raising their profiles across global markets.
  • Proven success executing full re-branding programs and creating and deploying fully integrated investor relations programs resulting in broad brand awareness and strengthened corporate image.
  • Experience planning and managing $500,000 - $1,000,000+ yearly budgets.
  • Gained further reach of brand awareness in global markets through non-deal road shows and attendance at various industry conferences.
  • Organized Investor Relations database for enhanced and streamlined corporate communications.

Certification

Gemologist Insitute of America - Gemologist Courses

WestJet Flight Attendant Courses

Timeline

Investor Relations

Cosa Resources Corp.
01.2024 - 01.2025

Investor Relations and Investor Acquisitions

121 Group
11.2019 - 12.2024

VP Shareholder Relations & Corporate Development

Capella Minerals Ltd.
05.2018 - Current

Head of Investor Relations

Awale Resources Ltd.
12.2017 - 06.2023

Head of Investor Relations

Mariana Resources Ltd.
08.2016 - 07.2017

Manager, Investor Relations

Rye Patch Gold Corp.
02.2007 - 06.2016

Investor Relations, Marketing, PR and IR

Scott F. Gibson & Co.
01.2007 - 12.2007

Investor Relations

The Gold Group; Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.; Northland Resources, Landmark Minerals Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2007

Shareholder Communications, IR, PR

Ross River Minerals Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2005

Corporate Secretary's Assistant

PMI Ventures Ltd.
01.2003 - 12.2004

Flight Attendant

WestJet Airlines
01.1999 - 12.2002

MBA - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Vancouver Community College
Karen Davies