Matt Lennox-King
Director
Mr. Lennox-King brings over 25 years of mineral exploration experience to the Company, both as a seasoned geologist and a company executive. He co-founded Contact Gold, a TSX-V listed gold company focused on developing oxide gold resources in Nevada, where he served as President, CEO, and Director from its inception in 2017 until its acquisition by Orla Mining in April 2024.
Prior to founding Contact Gold, Mr. Lennox-King served as President and CEO of Pilot Gold Inc., a TSX listed exploration and development company, active in the Western United States and Turkey. Prior to his role at Pilot Gold, he was a Senior Geologist at predecessor company Fronteer Gold Inc. where he played a key role in identifying high-potential properties and leading multimillion-dollar exploration programs that significantly expanded Fronteer Gold’s deposits.
Mr. Lennox-King brings comprehensive expertise in mineral exploration, finance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and executive leadership to his role on the Board of Directors. He holds a B.Sc. in Geological Sciences from the University of British Columbia and was honoured as one of Business in Vancouver's Top 40 Under 40 in 2014.