Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. announced key senior management promotions as the company positions itself for its next era of innovation and growth. The Company will appoint Haytham Hodaly, current Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, to President of the Company.
In addition, Curt Bernardi, current Senior Vice President Legal and Strategic Development, will be promoted to Executive Vice President, Strategy and General Counsel. These changes will be effective June 30, 2025. Randy Smallwood remains the Chief Executive Officer at Wheaton.
Mr. Hodaly joined Wheaton Precious Metals in 2012 and has played a pivotal role in executing over $10 billion in streaming transactions, significantly enhancing the company's growth trajectory. Prior to his tenure at Wheaton, Mr. Hodaly was a Director and Mining Analyst at RBC Capital Markets, where he provided strategic insights to institutional clients globally. He also co-directed research at Salman Partners Inc., contributing to its establishment as a leading independent, resource-focused investment dealer.
An engineer by training, Mr. Hodaly holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering and a Master's degree in Engineering specializing in Mineral Economics, both from the University of British Columbia. Mr. Bernard joined Wheaton Precious Metals in 2008 and has been instrumental in providing strategic direction and expertly structuring many of the Company's key streaming transactions. With a legal career spanning over three decades, he brings deep expertise in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and governance.
Prior to joining Wheaton, Mr. Bernardi held senior legal roles at Westcoast Energy, Duke Energy Gas Transmission, and Union Gas. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Toronto and is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
