Board Members
Jeff Gerard
Member at Large
Jeff Gerard is Chief Operating Officer, Xstrata Coal Pty Limited - Americas, based in Toronto, Canada. He is responsible for activities in North and South America. Prior to his current position Jeff was General Manager, Business Development and Operational Strategy for Xstrata Coal Pty Limited's global business. He has over 25 years experience in the coal industry, in private and publicly listed companies in various roles which include analytical, coal preparation, open cut, underground, technical services, marketing and business development. Jeff is a director of Xstrata Coal Pty Limited, Erdene Gold and Vice president of Xstrata Coal Pty Limited Canada.
Jeff graduated, from the University of Central Queensland in Australia, in Applied Chemistry and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.