Quentin Markin
About Quentin Markin
Title and Responsibilities
Quentin Markin serves as the Executive Vice President, Business Development and Strategy Execution. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company’s business development initiatives and ensuring the strategic execution of these plans. His extensive legal background plays a crucial role in steering the company's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, project development, and financing matters.
Education and Expertise
Quentin Markin has a robust educational background. He received his Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Ottawa in Canada. Further augmenting his expertise, he holds an M.A. in International Relations from the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs in Ottawa, Canada. His academic qualifications underpin a 24-year career specializing in mining law, with a strong foothold in M&A, project development, and financing.
Professional Background and Experience
Quentin Markin has built a formidable career in the legal realm, particularly within the mining sector. He spent a significant part of his career at Stikeman Elliott LLP, a prominent Canadian law firm, where he had been a partner since 2008. His professional journey spanned various international locations including Sydney, London, Vancouver, and Toronto. This extensive global experience has equipped him with a nuanced understanding of international mining law and business practices.
Industry Recognition and Expertise
Quentin Markin has been acknowledged as a mining law expert by the international legal consultancy Chambers for 11 consecutive years. This recognition underscores his extensive expertise and the impact of his contributions to the field. His legal practice has seen him act for various companies within the Ivanhoe group, lending his expertise to significant transactions that have helped shape the mining industry's landscape.
Significant Transactions
Throughout his career, Quentin Markin has been involved in several notable transactions. He played a pivotal role in the 2007 C$1.2 billion initial public offering of Franco-Nevada, a landmark event in the mining industry. Additionally, he was instrumental in the 2015 acquisition by OceanaGold of Romarco Minerals and its Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina for approximately C$856 million. These transactions highlight his expertise in handling complex and high-value deals within the mining sector.