Mark Dawe, Managing Director & Country Manager, B2Gold Namibia

Mark Dawe is the Managing Director and Country Manager for B2Gold Namibia – a position he took up in February 2015. He was previously employed as Vice President – Key Raw Materials and Head of Mining Operations for Solvay’s Global Business Unit: Special Chemicals.  In this role he was responsible for overseeing the mining operations and projects of the Unit – including Okorusu Fluorspar Mine in Namibia (also Otjikoto’s closest neighbour). Mark has worked in Namibia for 30 years and has extensive experience working with the government both as a Managing Director and as twice former President for the Namibian Chamber of Mines. He has an extensive technical background, including an extractive metallurgy degree and an MSc. Degree in Hydrogeology.  Mark has a keen interest in environmental protection, conservation and corporate social responsibility.

Mark exemplifies what B2Gold looks for in leadership: He shares with the company a similar passion for team-building and maximizing employee potential.

He has a passion for responsible mining, sustainable development and “truly making a difference to country, community and environment”.