Bill Biggar
President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Biggar brings significant expertise in the mining sector to North American Palladium developed from his extensive experience in corporate finance, corporate development and mergers & acquisitions. He has served as Senior Vice President at Barrick Gold Corporation and The Horsham Corporation as well as obtaining 10 years of experience in investment banking. Mr. Biggar held the position of Executive Vice President of Magna International as well as President and CEO of MI Developments. A Chartered Accountant, he holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Commerce (with distinction) degrees from the University of Toronto.

Jeff Swinoga

Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Swinoga has over eighteen years of experience in the resource, mining and finance industries. He brings a wealth of experience in leading debt and equity transactions, including project financings for mine development. He has served as Senior Vice President, Finance & CFO of MagIndustries Corp., Vice President, Finance & CFO of HudBay Minerals Inc., and was Director, Treasury Finance of Barrick Gold Corporation for seven years. Mr. Swinoga is a Chartered Accountant and also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Toronto and a Honours Economics degree from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Swinoga has overall responsibility for the company’s financial activities.

David Passfield
Vice President, Operations

Mr. Passfield is a professional engineer with almost thirty years experience in open-pit and underground operations. He has held key management positions with numerous mining operations located across Canada and overseas, including the Diavik Diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. Additionally, he worked as a consultant for several Canadian mining and construction companies where he advised on production and maintenance planning, equipment selection and throughput optimization.

Michel Bouchard
Vice President, Exploration and Development

Mr. Bouchard has been involved in exploration, development and operations in the mining industry for the past 25 years. He is credited for his contribution in the discovery of the Bouchard Hebert Mine in northwest Quebec. Previously Mr. Bouchard held various senior positions with Audrey Resources, Lyon Lake Mines and SOQUEM. Mr. Bouchard was formerly President and CEO of Cadiscor Resources Inc.

Trent Mell

Vice President, Corporate Development, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Mr. Mell joined NAP in 2007, having previously worked at the corporate head offices of Barrick Gold Corporation and Sherritt International. Prior to joining the mining industry, Mr. Mell worked with Stikeman Elliott LLP, where he practiced securities law. Mr. Mell has also published papers on NI 43-101, and holds a B.A., a B.C.L. (with distinction) and a LL.B. (with distinction), all from McGill University, as well as a Masters degree in Securities Law from Osgoode Hall Law School.