Management Team

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

  • Timothy McCutcheon, CEO of Talisman Metals PLC
    CEO

    Timothy 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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  • Leah O'Donovan, CFO of Talisman Metals PLC
    CFO

    Leah 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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  • Fabien Linares, Head Geologist of Talisman Metals PLC
    Head Geologist

    Fabien Linares

    Mr. Linares is a professional geologist with 20 years of experience and is a member of the AusIMM with a Master's Degree in management of Geo Resources from ENSEGID – Bordeaux INP. His most recent work was with SRK Consulting UK where he managed a 30-drill-rig exploration program for resource generation in Saudi Arabia. His career includes previous roles at CSA Global, Endeavour Mining Corporation and Fortescue Metals Group. Mr. Linares has extensive experience working throughout Africa managing exploration and resource development programs.

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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 Chairman of Talisman Metals PLC

    Jonathan Henry

    Non-Executive Chairman
  • Timothy McCutcheon, Executive Director of Talisman Metals PLC

    Timothy McCutcheon

    Executive Director
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  • Leah O'Donovan, Executive Director of Talisman Metals PLC

    Leah O'Donovan

    Executive Director
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  • Anastasia Levashova, Non-Executive Director of Talisman Metals PLC

    Anastasia Levashova

    Non-Executive Director
  • Thomas Garagan, Non-Executive Director of Talisman Metals PLC

    Thomas Garagan

    Non-Executive Director
  • Mohammed Mouhib, Non-Executive Director of Talisman Metals PLC

    Mohammed Mouhib

    Non-Executive Director

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 Member
  • Neil Herbert

    Advisory Board Member
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  • Michael Dufresne

    Technical Advisor
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  • Andrew Kelly

    Technical Advisor
  • Hsain Baoutoul

    Technical Advisor