Seabridge Gold Appoints Experienced Mining Veteran Greg Martin as New CFO
SA has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $9.4.
Summary
Seabridge Gold announced the retirement of its long-serving CFO, Chris Reynolds, and the appointment of Greg Martin, an experienced mining executive, as his successor, effective March 31, 2026.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · SA
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CFO Retirement Announced
Chris Reynolds will retire as Chief Financial Officer on March 31, 2026, after 15 years of dedicated service to Seabridge Gold.
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New CFO Appointment
Greg Martin has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2026. He will join the company on March 2nd to ensure a smooth transition.
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Experienced Successor
Greg Martin brings deep experience from previous executive roles, including CEO of Nevada Copper and EVP and CFO at SSR Mining, with a background in corporate finance, treasury, and corporate development.
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Strategic Relevance
Martin's experience in managing acquisitions and significant joint ventures in the mining industry is highlighted as valuable for the establishment of a joint venture on the KSM project.
Analysis · SA · Energy & Transportation
The planned retirement of CFO Chris Reynolds after 15 years marks a significant transition for Seabridge Gold. The appointment of Greg Martin, who brings extensive experience from previous CEO and CFO roles at other mining companies, is a strong positive. His background in corporate finance, treasury, corporate development, and managing acquisitions and joint ventures is particularly relevant as Seabridge Gold advances its KSM project towards a potential joint venture. The company also promoted its Finance Director, Hassan Esmaeili, to VP Finance, indicating a robust internal finance team. This leadership change appears well-managed and strategically aligned with the company's future development.
At the time of this filing, SA was trading at $31.70 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.3B. The 52-week trading range was $9.40 to $37.99. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.