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Kerry Suffolk

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Dynamic Senior Finance and Treasury Executive with over 20 years of experience in steering corporate finance, liquidity, and capital market strategies for multinational organizations across diverse jurisdictions. Proven expertise in global treasury operations, capital raising, risk management, investor relations, and corporate development. Notable achievements include securing and managing over $3 billion in financing, optimizing capital structures, and enhancing shareholder value across five continents. Skilled in aligning strategic financial frameworks with organizational growth objectives, sustainability initiatives, and governance priorities to drive long-term success.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasurer

B2GOLD CORP.
08.2013 - 07.2025
  • Partnered with executive leadership to develop capital-structure and risk-control strategies supporting global growth.
  • Negotiated over US$1 billion in corporate credit facilities, managed treasury, capital-markets and liquidity operations.
  • Managed the Treasury annual budget and forecast with quarterly forecast updates.
  • Reviewed and aligned the corporate strategic business plan with credit ratio requirements to ensure strategic objectives were achieved within compliant capital structure parameters.
  • Directed a team of four in delivering comprehensive liquidity and risk management support, ensuring corporate and capital compliance, meeting third-party KYC obligations, and coordinating responses to audit requests.
  • International Gold Producer
  • Oversaw cash management strategies to optimize liquidity and ensure financial stability.
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements in all treasury activities.

Manager, Investor Relations / Finance

B2GOLD CORP.
04.2007 - 08.2013
  • Oversaw global investor communications, financial disclosures and market engagement activities.
  • Delivered transparent messaging to shareholders and analysts.
  • Contributed to strategic financings and financial planning supporting global operations and growth.
  • International Gold Producer

Manager, Investor Relations

BEMA Gold Corporation
07.2006 - 04.2007
  • Coordinated investor relations and corporate communications during a period of growth and transition.
  • Managed investor engagement across North and South America.

Senior Financial Analyst / Financial Analyst

PLACER DOME INC.
03.2003 - 03.2006
  • Built and managed enterprise-wide strategic financial planning models integrating corporate credit ratios and M&A scenario analyses to guide capital structure decisions and optimize corporate capital strategy.
  • Provided financial and strategic analysis supporting corporate development, M&A, and defense initiatives.
  • Contributed to a transaction realizing approximately US$1 billion in shareholder value.

Acting Group Treasurer / Assistant Treasurer / Accountant

AURIONGOLD LIMITED (formerly DELTA GOLD LIMITED)
04.1994 - 03.2003
  • Advanced through progressive roles in treasury and accounting.
  • Introduced frameworks enhancing liquidity oversight and capital allocation discipline.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
Australia

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Western Sydney
Australia

Associate Diploma of Business - Accounting

TAFE NSW
Australia

Skills

  • Financial Systems: SAP Bloomberg Platts Argus
  • Productivity Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced) PowerPoint Word Outlook

Accomplishments

  • Treasury & Capital Markets Leadership
  • Led and structured capital financings exceeding US$3 billion across debt, equity, and project funding transactions.
  • Negotiated and maintained over US$1 billion in secured revolving credit facilities and US$200 million+ in equipment financings.
  • Built and managed enterprise-wide strategic financial planning models integrating corporate credit ratios and M&A scenario analyses to guide capital structure decisions and optimize corporate capital strategy.
  • Reviewed and aligned the corporate strategic business plan with credit ratio requirements to ensure strategic objectives were achieved within compliant capital structure parameters.
  • Implemented enterprise-wide liquidity and risk frameworks to optimize capital efficiency.
  • Managed US$100 million+ in global cash holdings across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Oversaw commodity, FX, interest rate, and fuel hedging strategies to mitigate market volatility.
  • Directed global gold and silver sales totaling 9.1 million oz (~US$15 billion in revenue) over the tenure of Treasury leadership.
  • Developed capital allocation strategies optimizing liquidity, loan balances, and cost of capital.
  • Managed the Treasury annual budget and forecast process, including quarterly updates to ensure accurate financial planning and performance alignment.
  • Supported M&A transactions and joint ventures through financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning.
  • Led investor relations, news releases, and investor roadshows across North America, South & Central America, South Africa, West Africa, the Philippines, and Asia.
  • Served on the Placer Dome defense team, contributing to ~US$1 billion in additional shareholder value.

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Capital Markets & Cross-Border Financing | Strategic Financial Planning | Treasury Operations | Liquidity & Risk Management | Corporate Finance | M&A & Corporate Development | Governance & Compliance | Leadership & Team Development | Investor & Stakeholder Relations

Personal Information

Title: Global Treasury, Finance & Capital Markets Executive

Timeline

Treasurer

B2GOLD CORP.
08.2013 - 07.2025

Manager, Investor Relations / Finance

B2GOLD CORP.
04.2007 - 08.2013

Manager, Investor Relations

BEMA Gold Corporation
07.2006 - 04.2007

Senior Financial Analyst / Financial Analyst

PLACER DOME INC.
03.2003 - 03.2006

Acting Group Treasurer / Assistant Treasurer / Accountant

AURIONGOLD LIMITED (formerly DELTA GOLD LIMITED)
04.1994 - 03.2003

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Western Sydney

Associate Diploma of Business - Accounting

TAFE NSW

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
Kerry Suffolk