Silverton Metals Corp (TSX-V:SVTN, OTCQB:SVTNF) said that Lowell Kamin has been appointed as its CEO and a director of the company.
Kamin is experienced in securities analysis, asset management, investment banking, and raising capital. From 1994 to 2014, he held senior roles with large investment banks, including Scotia McLeod from 1994 to 2000, Scotia Capital from 2000 to 2009, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2009 to 2014.
Over the last five years, Kamin has worked on consulting projects for Firm Capital Corporation and Bristol Gate Capital partners; built a tax-effective income portfolio for single-family offices focused on mortgage investment corporations and real estate investment trusts; and helped facilitate the sale of the second largest English as a second language school worldwide Ilac to Oncap owned by Onex Corp.
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In conjunction with Kamin’s appointment, Silverton said it has granted him options to purchase 880,000 common shares exercisable at $0.14 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant.
Kamin replaces outgoing CEO and director John Theobald. Silverton said Gordon Wylie has also resigned as a director of the company.
Silverton Metals is a Canadian company focused on the exploration and development of quality silver projects.
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