in July 2013, CEO Joseph Carrabba announced that he would retire by December 31, 2013. Lead director James Kirsch was elected non-executive chairperson in his stead. Gary Halverson, formerly interim chief operating officer of Barrick Gold, was appointed president and chief operating officer in October 2013, and president and chief executive officer in February 2014.
In July 2013, CEO Joseph Carrabba announced his retirement by December 31, 2013. Lead director James Kirsch was elected non-executive chairperson to replace him. Gary Halverson, who had been acting chief operating officer of Barrick Gold, was appointed president and chief operating officer in October 2013, and then became president and chief executive officer in February 2014.