GUY DE GRANDPRE

A renowned expert and senior executive specializing in the social integration of mining projects within the global mining industry, and in managing public affairs associated with responsible and sustainable mining.

Greater Quebec City Metropolitan Area

About

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated success in advising, directing and optimising end-to-end Country Management, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), while strategizing, planning, and scheduling resources to elevate organisational performance, steer financial growth and achieve and maintain social acceptability of mining projects. My success in contributing to the mining project development lifecycle, from scratch to execution within retained time and budget frames in line with applicable regulatory/legal frameworks sets me apart from the rest. I am recognized as a remarkable leader with a deep understanding of economic, cultural, and demographic trends of multi-national organizations, along with securing multi-million-dollar investments and fostering relationships with stakeholders at all levels to achieve the shared vision while successfully piloting complex legal, regulatory and political systems. Connect with me at [email protected] with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I’m always interested in making new professional acquaintances!

Experience

  • President at GDG Management Services / Services de gestion GDG
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    Advising and assisting mining companies in developing and conducting sustainable and responsible mining projects in Canada and in the OHADA zone of Central and West Africa. Support throughout the life cycle of projects, with a focus on stakeholder management, Sustainability and CSR/CSP strategies, compliance with local legal and regulatory framework, Strategic HR management, Governance of local subsidiaries. Also offering interim executive sustainability and country management services to lead the start-up and early phases of the mining project development cycle in full compliance with standards, principles and best practices of ICMM , IFC, EITI and of the Host country. Also active supporting and advising Local Governments and Mine Ministries in host countries in developing their public policies, programs and codes in support to the mining sector.

  • Vice-President Sustainability and Public Affairs at Iron Bear Resources
    Nov 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Define and deliver the environmental, sustainability and rehabilitation strategic plans for the Iron Bear Project Engage and manage key relationships with government institutions, Indigenous leadership and community leaders Plan and deliver the environmental, access and permits required to achieve decision to mine Work with engineering and technical to minimise the environmental and social impact of the Iron Bear development activities and operations Promote an environmental and sustainability culture based on integrity and passion

  • Senior Director - Mining sector at Transfert Environnement et Société
    Oct 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Advising clients nationnally and internationnally in achieving social acceptability of their mining projects through appropriate social risk management, stakeholder engagement, public participation and responsible mining strategies.

  • General Manager at Sintoukola Potash S.A. (A subsidiary of Kore Potash Plc)
    Feb 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

    General management of the 3 subsidiaries of Kore Potash in the Republic of Congo. Director of Sintoukola Potash S.A. Member of the Executive committee of the National Council on the implementation of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) in the Republic of Congo.

  • Senior HR Management Consultant at Self-employed
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 · 5 mos

    While serving as Senior HR Management Consultant I delivered quality support to the general management of mining projects and operations on implementing corporate strategies in the field of HR and People management. Some of my contributions to the organisation include: • Created final content related to the HR section of the Feasibility Study of Dynamic Mining project situated in Guinea. • Conducted audit, investigated alternatives, and formulated an action plan aimed at effective HR organisation and reduced operational costs of Kore Potash business in Congo.