Wesdome Appoints Christine Barwell as Senior Vice President, Human Resources

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Wesdome (OTCQX: WDOFF) appointed Christine Barwell as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, effective March 9, 2026. Kim Humphreys will remain as Interim VP HR until that date and will continue as a consultant for special projects thereafter.

Ms. Barwell joins from Li-Cycle, with prior HR leadership at Alamos Gold and PwC, and holds an MBA from McMaster.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2026) - Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) (OTCQX: WDOFF) ("Wesdome" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Barwell as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, effective March 9, 2026. Kim Humphreys will continue in the role of Interim Vice President, Human Resources until Ms. Barwell's start date and will thereafter remain engaged with Wesdome on a consulting basis to support special projects.

"On behalf of the Board and everyone at Wesdome, I am pleased to welcome Christine to our team at this exciting time for Wesdome," said Anthea Bath, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Her proven expertise in developing human resources frameworks and building strong talent infrastructure will be invaluable as we strengthen our people strategy and position ourselves for continued growth. I would also like to thank Kim for her outstanding leadership over the last two and a half years in building a solid human resources foundation for Wesdome."

Ms. Barwell most recently served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Li-Cycle Corporation from 2023 to 2025, where she led organizational design, workforce strategy, and enterprise-wide culture transformation initiatives. Prior to that, she spent more than a decade with Alamos Gold Inc., serving as Vice President, Human Resources from 2010 to 2022. In this role, she oversaw all corporate human resources functions, including payroll, and supported the company's continued growth and operational expansion. Ms. Barwell began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, progressing through regional and national leadership roles to head global mobility. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University and is a Certified Human Resources Leader through the Human Resources Professionals Association.

About Wesdome

Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, Eagle River in Northern Ontario and Kiena in Val-d'Or, Québec. The Company's primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a value-driven mid-tier gold producer.

For more information:

Raj Gill	Trish Moran
SVP, Corporate Development & Investor Relations	VP, Investor Relations
Phone: +1.416.360.3743	Phone: +1.416.564.4290
E-mail: invest@wesdome.com	E-mail: trish.moran@wesdome.com

 

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FAQ

Who is Christine Barwell and when does she start as Senior Vice President, Human Resources at WDOFF?

She is an HR executive with senior experience who begins on March 9, 2026. According to the company, Ms. Barwell previously served as CHRO at Li-Cycle and held senior HR roles at Alamos Gold and PwC.

What role will Kim Humphreys have after Christine Barwell joins Wesdome (WDOFF)?

Kim Humphreys will stay as Interim VP HR until the start date, then work as a consultant. According to the company, Humphreys will support special projects after Ms. Barwell's appointment on March 9, 2026.

What HR experience does Christine Barwell bring to Wesdome (WDOFF)?

She brings executive HR experience including CHRO responsibilities from 2023–2025 and decade-plus HR leadership. According to the company, Barwell led organizational design, workforce strategy, and culture transformation at Li-Cycle and Alamos Gold.

How might Christine Barwell's appointment affect Wesdome's people strategy and growth plans (WDOFF)?

Her appointment aims to strengthen people strategy and talent infrastructure to support growth. According to the company, her expertise in HR frameworks and talent systems is expected to help position Wesdome for continued expansion.

What are Christine Barwell's qualifications and educational background listed by Wesdome (WDOFF)?

She holds an MBA from McMaster and HR certification. According to the company, Barwell is a Certified Human Resources Leader through the Human Resources Professionals Association and has senior HR leadership experience.