Eldorado Gold appoints Christian Milau as president effective September

August 15, 2025 6:45 AM EDT

Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX: ELD) (NYSE: EGO) announced that Christian Milau will join the company as president, effective September 12, 2025, according to a press release statement.



Milau brings over 25 years of experience in finance, capital markets and mining operations across North and South America, Africa and other global regions. He was most recently chief executive officer and founder of Saudi Discovery Company, a private copper and gold exploration company focused on Saudi Arabia. He also served as a non-executive board member with several companies including New Gold Inc., Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., Arras Minerals Corp. and Copper Standard Resources Inc.



From 2016 to 2022, Milau served as chief executive officer of Equinox Gold, leading the company's growth from a single-asset developer to a multi-mine producer with eight operating mines. He previously held executive positions at True Gold Mining, Endeavour Mining and New Gold. Milau holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation.



With this appointment, George Burns will transition from his current role as president and chief executive officer to chief executive officer. Milau will oversee the executive vice president and chief financial officer, as well as the executive vice president operations and technical services. His responsibilities will include Canada and Turkey operations, technical services, exploration, finance, human resources, and health, safety and sustainability.



The appointment comes as Eldorado prepares for the completion of its Skouries construction project, with the new copper-gold mine expected to begin production next year. Eldorado operates mining, development and exploration operations in Turkey, Canada and Greece.


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