Why did Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) appoint a new CEO?

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) appointed Suresh Vadnagra to the role to succeed Stuart Tonkin and drive operational value across its global gold mining assets. The transition will officially take effect on Oct. 5.

How is Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) managing its leadership transition period?

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) appointed Ryan Gurner as deputy chief executive officer to serve as interim leader during the transition. Gurner will fill the leadership role between the departure of the outgoing leader and the arrival of the new CEO.

What does the executive transition timeline mean for Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST)?

Outgoing leader Stuart Tonkin will step down from Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) during the first quarter of FY27. Tonkin concludes a 13-year tenure leading the gold mining company.

What are the previous executive roles held by the incoming Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) CEO?

The incoming leader of Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST), Suresh Vadnagra, previously managed more than 25 operations as the head of global nickel and zinc industrial assets for Glencore. Vadnagra also held prior executive roles at major resource firms including Newcrest, BHP, Iluka Resources, and MMG.

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Northern Star Resources names new CEO

Written by Mahathir BayenaPublished Jul 1, 2026, 11:27 PM

Northern Star Resources announced the appointment of Suresh Vadnagra as its new Managing Director and CEO.
Following the announcement, the company's share price closed down at $18.80.
The leadership transition aims to drive operational value across the company's global gold mining assets.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) appointed Suresh Vadnagra as Managing Director and CEO, effective Oct. 5.

Vadnagra succeeds Stuart Tonkin, who led the business for 13 years and departs in the first quarter of FY27.

"Suresh is an accomplished mining executive with the experience and capabilities to unlock the full potential of our assets," said Northern Star Resources Chairman Michael Chaney AO.

The company stated that Ryan Gurner has been appointed Deputy CEO immediately and will serve as interim chief executive officer.

Following the announcement, the Northern Star Resources share price was down at $18.80.

Vadnagra previously oversaw more than 25 operations as the head of Glencore's global nickel and zinc industrial assets.

His previous experience includes executive positions at major mining corporations, including Newcrest, BHP, Iluka Resources, and MMG.

Northern Star Resources names new CEO

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