# Matt Nixon Chief Executive Officer ## Career chronology - **Appointed GM Leonora 1 August 2023, with transition over September quarter; CEO from 29 January 2026: Genesis Minerals** — Chief Executive Officer; previously COO and GM Leonora. [Leadership restructure]() (Page 1; CEO appointment); [Appointment of general manager Leonora]() (Page 1, GM appointment and transition) - **February 2021 to June 2023 as reported by issuer: Labyrinth Resources** — Chief Executive Officer. [Acquisition scheme booklet]() (Senior management, Nixon biography) ## Education and qualifications ### Issuer-reported qualifications [gmd_nixon_education] Issuer biography as dated · issuer reported · low materiality Genesis reports a Bachelor of Mining Engineering from UNSW, a WA First Class Mine Manager certificate, and AICD graduate status. These qualifications were not independently verified. **Attribution:** Responsibility not applicable. The issuer reports these credentials; independent confirmation was not obtained. **Relevance:** Relevant to the current role. [Annual Report FY2026]() (Printed page 18, Matt Nixon biography) ## Contributions and company outcomes ### Production growth under current management [nixon_prod] FY2025–FY2026 · issuer reported · medium materiality Genesis reported FY2026 production of 285,402 ounces at A$2,670/oz AISC compared with 214,311 ounces at A$2,398/oz a year earlier. Output includes acquired operations and does not quantify Nixon’s individual contribution. **Attribution:** Role overlaps event; causation unproven. Nixon was COO and then CEO in FY2026; the company result is not solely attributable to him. **Relevance:** Track record for an operating gold producer. [Annual Report FY2026]() (Printed page 10 shareholder letter) ## Evidence gaps - Independent university, professional membership and credential verification remains incomplete. - Past-employer dates, individual contributions and a comprehensive search of courts and regulators remain incomplete.