A team focused on unlocking the full potential of Talisman's projects
With a proven track record of successful discoveries, a strong commitment to responsible exploration, and extensive expertise in advancing projects from discovery to production.
Management Team
CEOTimothy McCutcheon
Mr. McCutcheon is a capital markets professional and corporate manager with 30 years' business experience. In 2006 he was a founder of DBM Capital Partners, a boutique mining resource merchant bank with assets under management of $130M and $100M of completed M&A transactions. He has been a director and/or CEO of several public Emerging Market natural resource companies with assets in Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Chile, Mali and Ghana.
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CFOLeah O'Donovan
Ms. O'Donovan is a professional accountant with over 15 years' experience. She has served as Senior Financial Controller at Grant Thornton and as Senior Financial Accountant at CNP Santander Insurance, and has worked at such institutions as MetLife and Maples Fiduciary Services.
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Lead GeologistVernon Shein
Mr. Shein is a mining industry veteran with 44 years of exploration industry experience and was the Exploration Manager for Bema Gold Corp. and its successor company B2Gold Corp. from 2003 to 2022. He specialized in advancing exploration programs through preliminary economic assessment to feasibility study and on into production. While serving as Exploration Manager at Bema and B2Gold, projects that he managed from exploration through to production include the Kupol Mine in Russia, the Jabali Mine in Nicaragua and the Montana open pit at the Masbate Mine in the Philippines. He has worked in North and South America, Scandinavia and East Asia. Mr. Shein holds a B.Sc. in Specialization Geology from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
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Country Manager/Senior GeologistDriss El Bouhli
Mr. El Bouhli has 40 years’ experience in exploration geology, exploration program management and operations management. Career highlights include Exploration Manager for SEMAFO in Guinea, Exploration Geologist for Managem in Ivory Coast and Morocco, and Exploration Manager for AngloGold Ashanti in Mali. He has extensive experience in North and West Africa in organizing and leading exploration and drilling campaigns and he is an expert in Moroccan mining regulations. Mr. El Bouhli has an M.Sc. in Geology and Graduate Degree in Structural Geology from Mohammed VI University in Rabat, Morocco.
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Senior GeologistHsain Baoutoul
Mr. Baoutoul is a geologist and former senior executive at Managem (largest mining company in Morocco), with 32 years of experience in the exploration of precious and base metals. Mr. Baoutoul began his career in 1991 and subsequently contributed to the development of multiple Managem projects. He is also recognized for the discovery and development of several key Moroccan mineral deposits.
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Board of Directors
Talisman Metals’ Board of Directors brings extensive experience in mineral exploration, corporate development, and capital markets. Their leadership ensures strong governance, strategic growth, and a focused approach to creating long-term value for shareholders.
Jonathan Henry
Non-Executive ChairRead full biographyTimothy McCutcheon
Executive DirectorRead full biographyLeah O'Donovan
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Anastasia Levashova
Non-Executive DirectorRead full biography
Thomas Garagan
Non-Executive DirectorRead full biography
Mohammed Mouhib
Non-Executive DirectorRead full biography
Advisory Board & Technical Team
Talisman’s Special Advisors are industry experts who provide valuable insights and strategic guidance to support management initiatives. With extensive experience in geology, mining, and corporate development, they play a key role in driving long-term success.
Ian Stalker
Advisory Board MemberRead full biographyNeil Herbert
Advisory Board MemberRead full biographyMichael Dufresne
Technical AdvisorRead full biographyAndrew Kelly
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