Geopacific Resources Limited has announced changes to its senior leadership and board as it moves toward completion of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea.
The company said the leadership transition is aimed at aligning its management structure with the next phase of development, including project financing, construction and operations.
Hamish Bohannan has been appointed managing director, effective May 1, 2026, bringing more than four decades of mining industry experience, including delivering projects from study through to production.
James Fox has stepped down as chief executive officer, effective April 30, 2026, with the board acknowledging his role in advancing the Woodlark project to what it described as a development-ready stage.
Rowan Johnston has been appointed non-executive chairman, replacing Graham Ascough, who will transition to a non-executive director role.
Geopacific said the DFS is expected to confirm the technical and economic viability of the 1.67 million-ounce Woodlark Gold Project, supporting the company’s progression toward development.
The company said the leadership changes come as it enters the final stages of the DFS and prepares to transition into execution and construction phases.
Following the restructuring, the board will comprise Rowan Johnston as non-executive chairman, Hamish Bohannan as managing director, and non-executive directors Michael Brook, Graham Ascough and Hansjoerg Plaggemars.
Geopacific said the Woodlark project is positioned within a broader context of growing international interest in resource development and infrastructure investment in Papua New Guinea.
