Michael Fairbairn, CFA, CPA, P.Eng

Vice President Corporate Development at Centerra Gold Inc.
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Greater Toronto Area, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Martin Kaminskyj, CPA

I've had the pleasure to work alongside Michael for the past two summers as interns at PwC, and I couldn't have asked for a better colleague and friend. Michael has proven to be a natural leader, is quite articulate, and applies himself with all tasks that were assigned. During our initial training, Michael was one of the few interns who grasped all of the assigned exercises and was more than willing to coach me, as well as others, with the tasks at hand. His unique understanding of both accounting and engineering proves to be his ultimate strength, able to see any challenge from a different perspective. I am looking forward to working alongside Michael in the future as associates of PwC and would highly recommend Michael as a highly intelligent and determined individual.

Remi Boucher

Michael has proven to be an all around proficient worker during his time at Trelawney Mining and exploration. He was able to engage in all aspects of mining exploration, as an on site technician for the drill program, as well as hands on work with the core followed by data compilation and interpretation. He shows great potential in his field, intelligence and the ability to lead by example while working with others.

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Credentials

  • Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course (PDO)
    Canadian Securities Institute
    Nov, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Professional Engineer
    Professional Engineers Ontario
    Aug, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
    CFA Institute
    Feb, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • CPA
    Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario)
    Jul, 2019
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Mining
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Vice President Corporate Development
      • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Canada
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director, Equity Research - Metals & Mining
      • Nov 2021 - Jun 2023
    • Canada
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager, Project Value Assurance
      • Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

      Deputy Project Manager of the Lobo Marte Feasibility Study in Chile. Liaised between engineering, permitting, and technical functions to optimize project value and keep the study on schedule and on budget

    • Senior Analyst, Project Value Assurance
      • Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

      Economic analysis lead of the La Coipa extension study, Maricunga options study, and Lobo Marte Feasibility Study. Built and maintained financial models to track project value and present updates and recommendations to Sr. management

    • Equity Research Associate - Metals & Mining
      • Sep 2017 - Mar 2020

      Provided timely and insightful research to institutional clients from around the globe Developed and maintained financial models through fundamental company analysis Coordinated with international counterparts to develop global products Idea generation – analyzed corporate development and strategic options Focused on senior precious metals producers & mining royalty and streaming companies Provided timely and insightful research to institutional clients from around the globe Developed and maintained financial models through fundamental company analysis Coordinated with international counterparts to develop global products Idea generation – analyzed corporate development and strategic options Focused on senior precious metals producers & mining royalty and streaming companies

    • Professional Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate - Energy, Utilities, Mining, and Industrial Products
      • May 2013 - Sep 2017

      Specialized in mining clients, using theoretical and industry experience to identify key risk areas, resulting in more efficient audits Key contributor to PwC’s Canadian Mine and Junior Mine publications; led research team to develop relevant insights into the Canadian mining industry that were published by PwC Performed analyses of financial statements for the purpose of ensuring clients are in compliance with all regulations and standards, allowing an audit opinion to be issued in a timely manner Used industry experience to perform audit procedures, including extensive testing of mineral reserves, while travelling to various mine sites across North America Worked effectively with a team to complete audit reports meeting strict deadlines, which were sent directly to senior partners for approval Show less

    • Canada
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field Technician
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      Supervised Geo-Mechanical drilling program and trained diamond drillers on new policies and procedures, ensuring employee safety and timely project completion. Analysed, evaluated, and budgeted designs for multiple proposed gravel roads; communicated with engineering consulting companies to optimize the designs which were sent to senior management for future use. Supervised Geo-Mechanical drilling program and trained diamond drillers on new policies and procedures, ensuring employee safety and timely project completion. Analysed, evaluated, and budgeted designs for multiple proposed gravel roads; communicated with engineering consulting companies to optimize the designs which were sent to senior management for future use.

    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Core Cutter
      • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

      Cut and sampled diamond drill core samples that were sent directly to assay labs for analysis. Maintained a strong work ethic, ensuring all work was performed to the best of my ability and that quality was never sacrificed. Demonstrated leadership by assisting in the training of new hires, resulting in an increased overall output of work performed and boosting employee moral. Cut and sampled diamond drill core samples that were sent directly to assay labs for analysis. Maintained a strong work ethic, ensuring all work was performed to the best of my ability and that quality was never sacrificed. Demonstrated leadership by assisting in the training of new hires, resulting in an increased overall output of work performed and boosting employee moral.

    • Canada
    • Hospitality
    • Ski and Snowboard Instructor
      • Nov 2008 - Mar 2011

      Developed innovative games to ensure all pupils remained focused and energized while providing coaching so that the pupils became better athletes. Organized large groups of young children while educating and increasing the self-confidence of the children which resulted in an improved skill level. Developed innovative games to ensure all pupils remained focused and energized while providing coaching so that the pupils became better athletes. Organized large groups of young children while educating and increasing the self-confidence of the children which resulted in an improved skill level.

    • Carpenter's Assistant
      • Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

      Assisted several carpenters winterize existing employee lodgings on site so that work could continue all year. Communicated ideas to supervisor that related personal classroom learning to specific projects being carried out, resulted in the modification of one project that saved the company both time and money. Assisted several carpenters winterize existing employee lodgings on site so that work could continue all year. Communicated ideas to supervisor that related personal classroom learning to specific projects being carried out, resulted in the modification of one project that saved the company both time and money.

    • Piano Instructor
      • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

      Inspired young musicians by demonstrating technical expertise and facilitating a safe learning environment resulting in an increase in musical knowledge Inspired young musicians by demonstrating technical expertise and facilitating a safe learning environment resulting in an increase in musical knowledge

    • Field Assistant
      • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

      Assisted Field Technicians in their work by putting up signs and fences indicating potential hazards, ensuring a safe work environment for future employees. Assisted Field Technicians in their work by putting up signs and fences indicating potential hazards, ensuring a safe work environment for future employees.

Education

  • Imperial College London
    Master of Science (MSc), Metals and Energy Finance
    2015 - 2016
  • The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Honors of Business Administration (HBA)
    2012 - 2015
  • The University of Western Ontario
    Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc), Civil Engineering
    2010 - 2015
  • Holy Trinity School
    High School, Academic Distinction
    2006 - 2010

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