Multi-listed gold-focused miner Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has announced that CFO Chester Goodburn will step down in March after the publication of the company’s 2024 financial results, with financial expert Ross Jerrard set to succeed him, Mining Zimbabwe reports.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Goodburn, who has served as CFO since July 2022, will stay on briefly as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition. His leadership has been instrumental in Caledonia’s financial growth and its progress toward becoming a mid-tier, Zimbabwe-focused gold producer.
Caledonia CEO Mark Learmonth expressed gratitude for Goodburn’s contributions, stating, “Chester has made a substantial contribution to Caledonia’s growth since he joined us in 2014. I thank him for his dedication and wish him well in his future endeavours.”
Jerrard, 50, is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe. He previously served as CFO of Centamin Plc, a former FTSE-250 dual-listed mining company, where he played a key role in its $2.5 billion acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti Plc in November 2024.
Learmonth welcomed Jerrard, saying, “Ross brings a depth and breadth of experience that will be invaluable as we advance our strategy to become a mid-tier, Zimbabwe-focused gold producer.”
This leadership change marks a new chapter for Caledonia as it strengthens its operations and expands its footprint in Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector.
