Mark Gibson
About Mark Gibson
Title and Current Position
Mark Gibson is the Chief Geophysics Officer. He has more than 32 years of wide-ranging experience as a geoscientist and manager in the natural resources sector.
Professional Experience and Background
Mark Gibson joined HPX, Ivanhoe Electric’s predecessor company, in 2011 as the company’s founding executive. He has played a pivotal role in the formation of Kaizen in 2013 and in establishing HPX’s strategic partnership with Cordoba in 2015. Prior to his tenure at HPX, Mark Gibson worked with Anglo American. He also founded a geophysical service company focused on managing seismic surveys for the mining industry.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
Since June 2011, Mark Gibson has served on the board of Computational Geosciences Inc. His extensive experience and leadership skills have been crucial in guiding the company’s strategic directions.
Educational Background
Mark Gibson holds a Master of Science degree in Geophysics from the University of Leeds and a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons) in Geology from the University of Southampton. Additionally, he is a Pr.Sci.Nat (Professional Natural Scientist) certified by the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions and is recognized as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.).