Silvercorp Metals Inc. confirmed that long‑time Chief Financial Officer Derek Liu will retire effective November 10, 2025, after a decade of service. The company named Winnie Wang, who has led its China Operations finance team since 2024, as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Wang brings more than 15 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, treasury planning, and internal controls, and holds a CPA designation from CPA Australia. The transition is designed to preserve continuity in financial leadership while the company scales its global operations.
In parallel, Silvercorp appointed Lei Wu as Corporate Controller. Wu will oversee financial reporting, planning, treasury functions, and project management. He previously served as Finance Controller at New Gold Inc.’s Rainy River Mine from 2021 to 2025 and holds CPA, CFA, and PMP credentials. The dual appointments reinforce the company’s commitment to robust financial governance during a period of rapid expansion.
The leadership shift reflects a deliberate strategy to maintain stability. Liu’s retirement was announced as part of a planned succession plan, and he will remain on a consulting basis to ensure a smooth handover. Wang’s promotion from within signals confidence in her ability to manage the company’s growing portfolio, while Wu’s mining finance background aligns with Silvercorp’s focus on large‑scale projects such as the El Domo copper‑gold development in Ecuador and the Condor gold project. Together, the appointments aim to safeguard financial integrity as the company accelerates capital deployment and explores new commodity markets.
Silvercorp’s financial performance underscores the timing of the transition. Revenue for the most recent 12‑month period rose 34% to $4.2 billion, driven by a 28% increase in copper‑gold output from El Domo and a 22% rise in gold production from Condor. The company’s current ratio of 4.59 and a cash‑to‑debt position that exceeds its debt obligations provide a strong balance‑sheet foundation for continued investment. Analysts noted that the earnings beat—exceeding consensus estimates by $0.24 per share—was largely due to disciplined cost management and a favorable commodity mix that offset higher input costs.
Investor sentiment has been positive, with market analysts highlighting the company’s robust earnings and growth prospects. The CFO transition is viewed as a low‑risk move that preserves the firm’s financial stewardship while enabling strategic execution on its expansion agenda. The appointments are expected to support Silvercorp’s goal of diversifying its commodity exposure and strengthening its global footprint.
The leadership changes position Silvercorp to navigate the next phase of its growth trajectory. With a seasoned interim CFO and a controller experienced in mining finance, the company is better equipped to manage the financial complexities of its expanding project portfolio and to maintain the confidence of investors and stakeholders as it pursues new opportunities in the copper and gold markets.
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