Junior producer Arianne Phosphate, Saguenay, Quebec, said Jeffrey Beck assumed the role of CEO on May 5. He will also join the Board of Directors. He was the founding Managing Partner and Chairman of Ocean Partners Holding Limited, a base and precious metal concentrate trading house, from 2004 through 2020. He is a graduate of Queen’s University (Mining) and the University of Tennessee (MBA).
“Jeff brings us 40 years of experience in mining and trading industries,” said Dominique Bouchard, Executive Chairman. “We look forward to his proven deal-making ability and leadership qualities helping to push the Lac à Paul project towards a resolution for all Arianne stakeholders. The timing is crucial given the actual improvement in the agriculture and fertilizer sectors.”
Brian Ostroff, formerly CEO, will become President of the company and will continue to manage investor relationships, as well as equity financing, business initiatives, and partnerships.