Eldorado Gold appoints Simon Hille as COO

Eldorado Gold (EGO) announced several leadership updates to strengthen operational execution, advance project development and further align regional leadership across the organization. As part of these changes, Simon Hille has been appointed Executive Vice President and COO. Hille joined the Company in 2020 and has since held progressively senior roles, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Technical Services & Operations since November 2023. As EVP & COO, he will oversee the Company’s global operations, projects, exploration, and health, safety and sustainability, with a focus on driving operational excellence, performance consistency, and disciplined execution across the portfolio. Hille has more than 30 years of experience in gold and base metals, with deep expertise in leading high-performance, cross-functional technical and operational teams to maximize value from complex ore bodies. The Company has also appointed Gordana Vicentijevic as Senior Vice President, Projects, effective May 4. Vicentijevic joins from Equinox Gold, where she held senior leadership roles with responsibility for project development and execution. She brings 28 years of experience in mining operations, project management, and the engineering design and construction of mining, oil and gas, and chemical plants. Ms. Vicentijevic holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Belgrade and a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Alberta.