TORONTO, June 1 /CNW/ - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX-K; NYSE-KGC)
("Kinross" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that James Toccacelli will
join Kinross as Senior Vice President, Communications on June 19, 2006.
Mr. Toccacelli joins Kinross from EDS Canada Inc. where he led the
Marketing and Communications function in Canada. Prior to EDS, he worked with
a Canadian-based public relations firm and for many years with Levi Strauss &
Co. (LS&CO) in their Toronto, Singapore and San Francisco offices. He has a
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) and is an accredited member of the Public
Relations Society of America and Canadian Public Relations Board.
Mr. Toccacelli has won numerous awards for public relations and has been
published in leading academic journals on the issue of Corporate Reputation
Management. In 2005, Toccacelli was awarded the prestigious Philip A. Novikoff
Award from the Canadian Public Relations Society in recognition of his
outstanding service as a PR professional as well as the betterment of the
community.
Toccacelli serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Paralympic
Committee and the Hincks Dellcrest Centre, a facility for children's mental
health.
"James has a proven track record and will add a depth of knowledge in
public relations at Kinross", said Tye Burt, President and Chief Executive
Officer. "His multi-national expertise with globally recognized companies such
as LS&CO, coupled with his experience in global business make him an excellent
fit for the Kinross team."
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross, a world-class gold company based in Canada, has since 1993
become the fourth largest primary gold producer in North America and the
eighth largest in the world. With nine mines in stable countries including
Canada, the United States, Brazil and Chile, Kinross employs more than 4,000
people worldwide.
Kinross' strong balance sheet and no-gold hedging policy allow it to take
full advantage of increasing cash flow, revenues and profit margins per ounce
of gold. Kinross is focused on a strategic objective to maximize net asset
value and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on growth from
core operations; expanding capacity for the future; attracting and retaining
the best people in the industry; and driving new opportunities through
exploration and acquisition.
Kinross maintains listings on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC)
and on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K).
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