Jason Simpson will become CEO of Equinox Gold on November 1, 2026. He currently serves as the President and CEO of Orla Mining.
The appointment follows the July 31, 2026, completion of a merger between the two companies. The combined entity holds an approximate value of $18.5 billion.
This move reverses a previous leadership plan announced in May. Current CEO Darren Hall will retire on October 31.
Hall and Simpson will work together during a three-month transition period. The leadership change provides long-term clarity for the newly-formed gold producer.