Joaquin is an Argentine geologist and mining executive with over 16 years of international experience in mineral exploration and project development across the Solomon Islands, Argentina, Australia, Canada, and Alaska. He co-founded Argenta Silver alongside Frank Giustra and the Fiore Group, raising CAD $60.5 million and earning recognition among the TSX Venture 50™ 2026, ranking in the top 50 out of more than 2,000 TSXV-listed companies in the company’s first year as a public issuer. He also serves as Director of Crossroads Gold and Lunex Metals. Based in Vancouver, Joaquin combines technical expertise with disciplined capital markets execution, with a focus on building companies that create sustainable value for stakeholders.
Aaron brings over 15 years of experience in financial management and accounting, with deep expertise in forecasting, compliance, risk management, and the development and monitoring of internal control systems.
A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), he has served as CFO for multiple publicly listed operating companies on the TSX Venture Exchange and Canadian Securities Exchange. Prior to his work in public markets, Aaron held an audit and assurance management role at a mid-size public accounting firm.
Michelle brings over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and governance, advising publicly listed issuers across the TSX, TSXV, CSE, and OTC markets. Her expertise spans equity and debt financings, domestic and cross-border M&A, and general corporate transactions, with a track record of providing executive teams with both strategic counsel and hands-on support through all phases of corporate growth.
She is the founder and principal of Peakshore Consulting Inc. and serves as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance at Fiore Management & Advisory Corp. Prior to this, Michelle was Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Secretary at Endeavour Mining Corporation, one of the world’s leading gold producers.
A lawyer specializing in mining law with over 18 years of experience, Diego has worked with numerous local and international companies (Canada, USA, Australia, Korea, China). He possesses extensive experience in company formation, comprehensive legal management, and environmental permitting. He has held management and leadership roles in various mining companies, actively participating in numerous acquisitions and sales.
Guillermo is a field-oriented mineral exploration geologist with over 20 years of experience across Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, and Canada. He played a key role in the discovery of the Cerro Negro gold deposit in Argentina and led mineral resource expansion at the Lajita deposit on the Dorado project in Chile. His career spans world-class projects including Fruta del Norte and Lobo-Marte, with deep expertise in porphyry and epithermal systems (gold, silver, and copper) across renowned metallogenic belts including Maricunga, North-Altiplano, and the Deseado Massif.
Proficient in all phases of mineral exploration, from geological mapping and geochemical and geophysical surveys to drill program planning and execution, Guillermo also brings strong analytical capabilities in financial and geological modelling, feasibility studies, and investment evaluation.
Joaquin is an Argentine geologist and mining executive with over 16 years of international experience in mineral exploration and project development across the Solomon Islands, Argentina, Australia, Canada, and Alaska. He co-founded Argenta Silver alongside Frank Giustra and the Fiore Group, raising CAD $60.5 million and earning recognition among the TSX Venture 50™ 2026, ranking in the top 50 out of more than 2,000 TSXV-listed companies in the company’s first year as a public issuer. He also serves as Director of Crossroads Gold and Lunex Metals. Based in Vancouver, Joaquin combines technical expertise with disciplined capital markets execution, with a focus on building companies that create sustainable value for stakeholders.
Jeffrey is a retired Deloitte LLP partner with over 40 years of experience in financial advisory services, specializing in business and securities valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic analysis with a focus on the natural resources sector. His professional services senior leadership roles include Office Managing Partner, Canada Business Leader, and Americas Business Leader.
A Fellow of CPABC and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators, Jeffrey also holds the ICD.D designation. He has served as a Director of Argenta Silver and chairs the Audit Committee.
Nicolas is the Chief Investment Officer at Consultores Asset Management in Buenos Aires, bringing over two decades of experience in capital markets, portfolio management, and corporate governance. He holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Finance from CEMA University and began his career in 2001 in corporate finance at IRSA and CRESUD, two of Argentina’s most prominent publicly listed companies.
He joined Consultores Asset Management in 2004, progressively taking on greater responsibility before assuming the CIO role. Between 2015 and 2021, Nicolas served on the boards of numerous leading public and private companies in Israel, reflecting the breadth of his international experience. He currently sits on the boards of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (NYSE: IRS), CRESUD (Nasdaq: CRESY), Banco Hipotecario (BASE: BHIP), and BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización. Nicolas was appointed to Argenta’s Board in May 2025, alongside Eduardo Elsztain’s strategic investment in the Company.
Geir is a seasoned business executive with a decades-long career spanning capital markets, corporate finance, and the natural resources sector. He has a BA (Economics and Commerce) from Simon Fraser University and built his early career at the Vancouver Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, where he served as Vice President, Corporate Finance, and Regional Vice President, respectively.
Over his career, Geir has served in CEO, CFO, and director roles focusing on building, launching and repositioning numerous publicly listed mining exploration companies, including West Red Lake Gold Mines and Oronova Energy (Now SEVA Mining). He served as CEO of Argenta Silver from its founding in October 2024, guiding the Company through its acquisition of the El Quevar project, its listing on the TSX Venture Exchange, and its early-stage exploration and corporate development milestones. In April 2025, he transitioned from his CEO role and remains on the Board of Directors. Geir chairs Argenta’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
Travis is a long-standing member of Argenta’s Board of Directors, having served since the Company’s predecessor days as Butte Energy Inc. He brings experience in capital markets and corporate governance to the Board, with a track record of supporting early-stage public companies through key phases of growth and development. Travis has been a consistent presence through Argenta’s evolution into a focused silver exploration company, including the acquisition of the El Quevar project and the Company’s listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Willem is a Dutch entrepreneur, investor, and author with over two decades of experience in commodity markets and junior mining. He began his career as a photojournalist and financial columnist before becoming a widely followed market commentator on Dutch national television, where he gained recognition for predicting the global credit crisis in his 2007 book.
In 2008, he founded the Commodity Discovery Fund in the Netherlands, one of only a handful of funds globally focused exclusively on early-stage mineral discoveries, which has grown to approximately €204 million in assets. He previously founded AmsterdamGold.com, a precious metals platform that reached $100 million in annual revenue before being sold in 2011. Willem has published seven books in eight languages, including the widely read The Big Reset, and serves on the OMFIF advisory board in London. He brings this depth of experience to his role as Advisor to Argenta Silver.
