Randy Smallwood is the President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, one of the world’s largest precious metals streaming companies. A founding member of the company, he has been a driving force behind its growth and success. Before his tenure at Wheaton, he played a pivotal role in the development of Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. and its subsequent merger with Goldcorp in 2005 — a transformative event that helped shape the modern landscape of Canadian gold mining.

His background in geological and mine engineering, coupled with decades of executive leadership experience, equips Smallwood with a deep understanding of the mining life cycle and the complexities of responsible resource development. He also served as Chair of the World Gold Council from 2020 to 2023, contributing global insights to the industry.

His vision for CIM includes driving collaboration, supporting technical excellence, and fostering a culture of learning and innovation — all critical in navigating the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today, including the energy transition and digital transformation.