Vancouver, British Columbia – Asante Gold Corporation has announced the appointment of Campbell Baird as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Campbell Baird as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, marking an important step in the Company’s continued progress.
The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of Dave Anthony as President and Chief Executive Officer of Asante on March 11, 2026. Mr Baird is a mining executive with more than 30 years of international experience, having held senior executive and operational roles across Africa,
Australia and North America, and a proven track record of delivering operational improvement. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer on March 11, 2026 and has since been working closely with management and technical teams at Bibiani and Chirano, leading a focused operational review, strengthening execution discipline and identifying opportunities to improve performance and efficiency. The Board is confident that Mr. Baird’s leadership will ensure continuity and maintain the Company’s focus on operational delivery.
Malik Easah, Executive Chairman of Asante Gold Corporation, stated, “The Board is confident in Campbell’s leadership as Acting Chief Executive Officer. We are encouraged by his early impact since joining us as Chief Operating Officer just 60 days ago, actively engaging with our teams on site and driving a clear focus on operational discipline and performance across the business. We believe the Company is well positioned to continue this momentum under Campbell’s leadership.”
