Ismael Benavides is a former Executive Chairman and director at Minera Gold. Mr Benavides is widely respected in Peru's financial and agricultural sectors and is increasing his involvement in the Peruvian mining industry through a number of recent initiatives. Mr Benavides has also held the position of non-executive director of Peru’s fifth largest bank, Ban Bif that has operations throughout Latin America. He has also been very active in a NGO in Peru with a number of former colleagues that is working with mining companies operating in Peru to negotiate and work with local communities for the long term benefit of all parties and has substantial experience dealing with key stakeholders in Southern Peru where the Company’s assets are located.