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Management Team
Dean H. Taylor (Chairman/Director/CEO)
Mr. Taylor has been instrumental in Diamcor's growth from the beginning, responsible
for the acquisition of Krone-Endora from De Beers, establishing a strategic alliance
with Tiffany & Co., and raising -$100M in fundings and revenues to advance the
project into the opportunity it is today. A highly experienced and respected leader
who is renowned for his disciplined and focus, Mr. Taylor leads an incredible group of
people across the globe.
Dr. Kurt Petersen (COO)
Dr. Petersen holds a PhD in mineral processing and recognized as one of the
industry's key advisors in the design, evaluation, refinement, and operational
development of diamond processing and recovery systems for many of the most
significant diamond mines in the world for the last 25 years. Previously an advisor to
Diamcor, his strong belief in the significant potential of Krone-Endora based on his
years of involvement and understanding of De Beers Flagship Venetia diamond
mine, ultimately lead to his willing acceptance to join the team to assist in guiding
the Company to the next level and the planned growth desired in the coming years.
Mr. Wayne Howard (Ind. Director)
Mr. Howard is a leadership expert with extensive experience as an
international board member globally with several NYSE listed companies.
Mr. Howard joined Diamcor in 2024 after his retirement from an
extensive career at Tiffany & Co. where he held the positions such as
Divisional VP of Diamond Supply-Operations Officer, Divisional VP of
Jewelry Supply-Operations Officer, and VP of Manufacturing. He is also
managing director of NY based Peale Davis and has enjoyed an extensive
career holding various senior positions with NYSE listed entities. Mr.
Howard has an honors degree in Business Administration from Western
university and completed PMD at Harvard Business School.
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Darren Vucurevich (Director/CFO)
Mr. Vucurevich has been with Diamcor since 2005. A graduate of the University of
Lethbridge with a Certified Management Accountant designation, he has been
instrumental in the management of Diamcor's international operations, accounting,
banking, IT, auditing, and public reporting to support its growth.
Dr. Stephen Haggerty (Ind. Director)
Born in South Africa, and also with Diamcor since the beginning, Dr.
Haggerty is a distinguished research professor who is widely recognized as
one of the world's leading diamond experts. His extensive knowledge
comes from his involvement in the diamond industry for five decades, and
his long list of significant achievements range from being a principal
investigator for 10 years in the U.S. Apollo and soviet Luna sample return
programs, to vast diamond research programs in west and southern Africa,
Brazil, Australia, Syria, Siberia, and China.
Mr. Ross McElroy (Ind. Advisor)
Mr. McElroy is a professional geologist with over 35 years of experience in the
mining industry, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science with a specialization in
Geology from the University of Alberta in 1987, and is a registered
professional geologist in Saskatchewan, British Columbia and
Nunvut/Northwest Territories. He is the winner of the 2014 PDAC Bill Dennis
award for exploration success and the Northern Miner "Mining Person of the
Year Award'. Mr. McElroy's comprehensive experience includes working and
managing many types of mineral projects from grass roots to feasibility and
production. He has held senior technical and executive positions with both
major and mid-tier mining companies including, BHP, Orano, and Cameco. His
successful career included diamonds over several years spent as senior
geologist for BHP's Ekati Diamond operations in Northern Canada.
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