OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. (OGP) has announced the appointment of Brian Douglas Martin as the company’s new Director and Chairman of the Board, following the resignation of Peter Sharpe.
In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the company said the change was approved during a special meeting of the OGP Board of Directors held on 24 September 2025, where Sharpe’s resignation was accepted effective after the adjournment of the meeting.
The board then unanimously elected Martin to serve as Director and Chairman and appointed him as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. Martin will serve the remainder of Sharpe’s unexpired term.
Martin currently serves as Senior Vice President for Business Development and Investor Relations at OceanaGold Corporation, the parent company of OGP. He brings over two decades of experience in the metals and mining sector, with expertise in corporate strategy, investor engagement, and business development.
He also played a key role in OceanaGold’s investor relations program and was instrumental in the successful initial public offering of OGP in 2024. Prior to joining OceanaGold, Martin held senior positions in corporate development and investor relations at SSR Mining Inc. and Liberty Gold Corp.
Martin began his career in equity research at a Canadian investment bank focused on precious metals and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia. He is also a CFA Charterholder.
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