Empress Royalty Strengthens Business Development Team With Strategic Appointments
Empress Royalty (OTCQX:EMPYF) has announced key appointments to strengthen its business development team. The company has named Brad Breetzke as Business Development Advisor for Africa and Christian Algaranaz as Business Development Analyst.
Breetzke brings significant African mining finance experience from his senior roles at Standard Bank of South Africa, including positions as Head of Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure. He holds multiple degrees including a BA in Economics and LLB from the University of Cape Town. Algaranaz, a University of British Columbia graduate with distinction in Economics and Management, is pursuing his CFA designation.
These strategic appointments align with Empress' goal to accelerate portfolio growth through targeted opportunities, particularly in Africa, leveraging the company's ability to now self-fund growth.
Empress Royalty (OTCQX:EMPYF) ha annunciato nomine chiave per rafforzare il team di sviluppo commerciale. L'azienda ha designato Brad Breetzke come Consulente per lo Sviluppo Commerciale per l'Africa e Christian Algaranaz come Analista per lo Sviluppo Commerciale.
Breetzke porta una significativa esperienza nel finanziamento minerario africano dai suoi ruoli dirigenziali in Standard Bank of South Africa, tra cui Responsabile Mining, Energy e Infrastructure. Possiede più lauree, tra cui una BA in Economia e un LLB dall'Università di Città del Capo. Algaranaz, laureato presso l'Università della British Columbia con il massimo dei voti in Economia e Management, sta perseguendo la sua designazione CFA.
Questi incarichi strategici si allineano all'obiettivo di Empress di accelerare la crescita del portafoglio attraverso opportunità mirate, particolarmente in Africa, sfruttando la capacità dell'azienda di finanziare autonomamente la crescita.
Empress Royalty (OTCQX:EMPYF) ha anunciado nombramientos clave para fortalecer su equipo de desarrollo de negocio. La empresa ha designado a Brad Breetzke como Asesor de Desarrollo de Negocios para África y a Christian Algaranaz como Analista de Desarrollo de Negocios.
Breetzke aporta una considerable experiencia en finanzas mineras africanas desde sus cargos directivos en Standard Bank of South Africa, incluyendo posiciones como jefe de Minería, Energía e Infraestructura. Posee múltiples títulos, entre ellos un BA en Economía y un LLB de la Universidad de Ciudad del Cabo. Algaranaz, graduado de la University of British Columbia con distinción en Economía y Gestión, está cursando su designación CFA.
Estos nombramientos estratégicos se alinean con el objetivo de Empress de acelerar el crecimiento de la cartera mediante oportunidades dirigidas, especialmente en África, aprovechando la capacidad de la empresa para financiar el crecimiento por sí misma.
Empress Royalty (OTCQX:EMPYF)가 비즈니스 개발 팀 강화를 위한 핵심 임명을 발표했습니다. 회사는 Brad Breetzke를 아프리카 비즈니스 개발 자문으로, Christian Algaranaz를 비즈니스 개발 분석가로 임명했습니다.
Breetzke는 Standard Bank of South Africa에서 수석 직책으로 아프리카 광산 금융 분야의 상당한 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 광업, 에너지 및 인프라의 책임자로 재직한 바 있습니다. 그는 케이프타운 대학교에서 경제학 학사와 로스쿨(LLB)을 포함한 여러 학위를 가지고 있습니다. Algaranaz는 캐나다 브리티시컬럼비아 대학교를 우수 성적으로 졸업했으며 경제학 및 경영학에서 우수한 성적으로 졸업했습니다. 이제 CFA 자격 취득을 추진 중입니다.
이러한 전략적 임명은 아프리카를 특히 공략하며, 회사가 자체 자금을 통해 성장을 뒷받침할 수 있게 된 것을 활용해 포트폴리오 성장을 가속화하겠다는 Empress의 목표와 일치합니다.
Empress Royalty (OTCQX:EMPYF) a annoncé des nominations clés pour renforcer son équipe de développement commercial. L'entreprise a nommé Brad Breetzke comme Conseiller en Développement Commercial pour l'Afrique et Christian Algaranaz comme Analyste Développement Commercial.
Breetzke apporte une expérience significative dans le financement minier africain à partir de ses postes de direction chez Standard Bank of South Africa, notamment en tant que Responsable Mining, Energy et Infrastructure. Il détient plusieurs diplômes, dont un BA en Économie et un LLB de l'Université du Cap. Algaranaz, diplômé de l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique avec distinction en économie et gestion, poursuit la désignation CFA.
Ces nominations stratégiques s'alignent sur l'objectif d'Empress d'accélérer la croissance du portefeuille par le biais d'opportunités ciblées, particulièrement en Afrique, en tirant parti de la capacité de l'entreprise à financer sa croissance de manière autonome.
Empress Royalty (OTCQX:EMPYF) hat wichtige Personalien bekannt gegeben, um das Business-Development-Team zu stärken. Das Unternehmen hat Brad Breetzke zum Berater für Business Development in Afrika und Christian Algaranaz zum Analysten für Business Development ernannt.
Breetzke bringt signifikante Erfahrungen im afrikanischen Bergbaufinanzierungsbereich aus seinen Führungspositionen bei der Standard Bank of South Africa mit, darunter als Leiter Mining, Energy und Infrastructure. Er hält mehrere Abschlüsse, darunter einen BA in Economics und einen LLB von der University of Cape Town. Algaranaz, Absolvent der University of British Columbia mit Auszeichnung in Economics and Management, strebt die CFA-Bezeichnung an.
Diese strategischen Ernennungen stehen im Einklang mit dem Ziel von Empress, das Portfoliowachstum durch gezielte Chancen, insbesondere in Afrika, zu beschleunigen, indem das Unternehmen nun eigenständig Wachstumsfinanzierung ermöglichen kann.
إمبرس رويالتي (OTCQX:EMPYF) لقد أعلنت عن تعيينات رئيسية لتعزيز فريق تطوير الأعمال لديها. وقد عينت الشركة براد بريتزكي كمستشار تطوير أعمال لأفريقيا وكريستيان ألغارناز كمحلل تطوير أعمال.
يجلب بريتزكي خبرة كبيرة في تمويل التعدين الأفريقي من مناصبه القيادية في بنك Standards Bank في جنوب أفريقيا، بما في ذلك منصب رئيس قسم التعدين والطاقة والبنية التحتية. وهو holder لعدة درجات بما في ذلك BA في الاقتصاد وLLB من جامعة كيب تاون. ألغارناز، وهو خريج جامعة كولومبيا البريطانية بتفوق في الاقتصاد والإدارة، يسعى للحصول على شهادة CFA.
تتماشى هذه التعيينات الاستراتيجية مع هدف إمبريس لتسريع نمو المحفظة من خلال فرص مركزة، ولا سيما في إفريقيا، مع الاستفادة من قدرة الشركة على تمويل النمو ذاتياً.
Empress Royalty (OTCQX:EMPYF) 已宣布关键任命，以加强其业务发展团队。公司任命 Brad Breetzke 为非洲业务发展顾问，任命 Christian Algaranaz 为业务发展分析师。
Breetzke 在 Standard Bank of South Africa 的高级职位中，带来了丰富的非洲矿业金融经验，曾任矿业、能源与基础设施部负责人。他拥有多项学位，包括开普敦大学的经济学学士（BA）和法学学士（LLB）。Algaranaz 毕业于不列颠哥伦比亚大学，在经济学与管理学方面成绩优异，正在攻读 CFA 资格认证。
这些战略任命与 Empress 的目标保持一致，即通过有针对性的机会，尤其是在非洲，加速投资组合增长，利用公司现已具备的自我融资能力来推动增长。
- Addition of experienced African mining finance expert Brad Breetzke strengthens regional expansion capabilities
- Company indicates ability to self-fund growth
- Enhanced analytical capabilities with new Business Development Analyst
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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2025 / Empress Royalty Corp. (TSXV:EMPR)(OTCQX:EMPYF) ("Empress Royalty" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Breetzke as Business Development Advisor, Africa and Christian Algaranaz as Business Development Analyst. These appointments further strengthen Empress' global sourcing and investment evaluation capabilities in alignment with its strategy to accelerate portfolio growth through targeted opportunities in key regions.
"We are delighted to welcome Brad and Christian to the Empress team," stated Alexandra Woodyer Sherron, CEO and President of Empress Royalty. "Brad's deep experience in African mining finance and his long-standing relationships with the team position Empress to source and execute a stronger pipeline of opportunities across the continent. These appointments mark an important step in accelerating Empress' ability to expand its portfolio of gold and silver investments in Africa and globally. With Empress now able to self-fund growth, we can build the portfolio faster, reach critical mass, and unlock the scale benefits of our model. Christian's analytical expertise will further support our ability to move quickly and evaluate opportunities with discipline."
Mr. Breetzke has held senior leadership roles at Standard Bank of South Africa, including Head of Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure; Co-Head of Debt, Investment Banking; and Executive Head of Core Sectors and Coverage in Business and Commercial banking. Earlier in his career, he worked in corporate law at Gold Fields and in commercial roles at Anglo American. He has led and structured financings for numerous African mining projects across multiple jurisdictions and commodities. Mr. Breetzke holds a BA in Economics and an LLB from the University of Cape Town, a Higher Diploma in Tax Law from the University of Witwatersrand, and a Management Development qualification from the University of Stellenbosch.
Mr. Algaranaz holds a dual degree in Economics and Management from the University of British Columbia, where he graduated with distinction, and is currently pursuing the CFA designation.
ABOUT EMPRESS ROYALTY CORP.
Empress is a global royalty and streaming creation company providing investors with a diversified portfolio of gold and silver investments. Empress has built a portfolio of precious metal investments and is actively investing in mining companies with development and production stage projects who require additional non-dilutive capital. The Company has a strategic partnership with Endeavour Financial which allows Empress to not only access global investment opportunities but also bring unique mining finance expertise, deal structuring and access to capital markets. Empress is looking forward to continuously creating value for its shareholders through the proven royalty and streaming models.
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Per: Alexandra Woodyer Sherron, CEO and President
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