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Akiba Leisman
Chief Executive Officer at
MAKO MINING CORP.
Net worth: 26 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Akiba J.
Leisman is the founder of Sailfish Royalty Corp., founded in 2014, serving as Executive Chairman since 2020.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Non-Independent Director at Mako Mining Corp.
since 2019, Chief Executive Officer at GoldSource Mines, Inc., and President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Mako US Corp.
Former jobs include Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Marlin Gold Mining Ltd. from 2015 to 2018, Director at Canagold Resources Ltd., Independent Director at Metanor Resources, Inc., Director at Bonterra Resources, Inc. from 2019 to 2023, Vice President at Wexford Capital LP from 2011 to 2015, Associate at Standard Bank & Trust Co. (North Carolina), and Senior Analyst at Red Kite Capital Management LLP.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from New York University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAKO MINING CORP. 1.56% | 2026-04-07 | 1,366,105 ( 1.56% ) | 14 M $ | 2026-08-30 |
| 2026-05-12 | 3,445,800 ( 4.48% ) | 12 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Akiba Leisman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MAKO MINING CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-03-12 |
| SAILFISH ROYALTY CORP. | Founder | 2014-02-26 |
| GOLDSOURCE MINES INC. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Akiba Leisman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BONTERRA RESOURCES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-10-18 |
| MARLIN GOLD MINING LTD | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-10-31 |
Wexford Capital LP
 Wexford Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Wexford is a value-oriented multi-strategy investor that captures risk-adjusted returns across public and private markets. The firm buys high quality assets at dislocated prices. They have particular expertise in investing in the following sectors: bankruptcy/distressed, energy/natural resources, real estate, technology/telecommunication, and transportation. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-12-31 |
Red Kite Capital Management LLP
 Red Kite Capital Management LLP MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a non-classifiable establishment | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| METANOR RESOURCES INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Akiba Leisman
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
42
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Canagold Resources Ltd.
 Canagold Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold & other precious metals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wexford Capital LP
Wexford Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Wexford is a value-oriented multi-strategy investor that captures risk-adjusted returns across public and private markets. The firm buys high quality assets at dislocated prices. They have particular expertise in investing in the following sectors: bankruptcy/distressed, energy/natural resources, real estate, technology/telecommunication, and transportation. | Finance |
GoldSource Mines, Inc.
 GoldSource Mines, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in acquisition, exploration and evaluation of gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
Metanor Resources, Inc.
 Metanor Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in acquisition, exploration and development of mining properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Mako Mining Corp.
 Mako Mining Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops precious metals and mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Bonterra Resources, Inc.
 Bonterra Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Acquires, explores and develops mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Standard Bank & Trust Co. (North Carolina)
 Standard Bank & Trust Co. (North Carolina) Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank | Finance |
New York University
 New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Marlin Gold Mining Ltd.
 Marlin Gold Mining Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides gold and silver mining and exploration services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sailfish Royalty Corp.
 Sailfish Royalty Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides silver mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Red Kite Capital Management LLP
Red Kite Capital Management LLP MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a non-classifiable establishment | Miscellaneous |
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