Mr. Florek brings over 35 years of experience in the mining industry as a professional geologist. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held a variety of senior roles in both exploration and production with major companies such as BHP, Placer Dome, Barrick Gold, Teck, and several publicly listed junior exploration companies. His career trajectory led him to prominent leadership positions, including Chief Geologist at Agnico Eagle, Kirkland Lake Gold, and Detour Lake Gold.
Currently, Mr. Florek serves as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director of Emperor Metals since Nov 2022, and as Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Sankamap Metals Inc. since June 2022. Prior to these roles, he held the position of Geology Superintendent (Chief Geologist) from Jan 2016 to Sep 2022 at Agnico Eagle, Kirkland Lake Gold, and Detour Lake Gold, where he was responsible for overseeing geological operations at major gold mining sites across Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Maine and a Master of Science in Geology from Queen’s University.