May 12, 2014 – Laurentian University’s School of Commerce has appointed Jonathan Goodman as its new Executive in Residence. As Executive in Residence, Mr. Goodman will participate in faculty meetings, in particular those related to curriculum development and planning. He will also create opportunities to interact and be available to students at Laurentian’s Sudbury, Barrie and Global (on-line) campuses. Mr. Goodman will be providing career advice and resources to students and presenting guest lectures in a variety of courses. He will also give special lectures to community audiences and to students outside the Commerce program.
“I am very pleased that Jonathan has accepted the role of Executive in Residence at the School of Commerce. He brings a wealth of experience not only in mining finance and investment but also in mineral exploration and mine development,” said Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor, Dominic Giroux. “By connecting our students to a business leader of Jonathan Goodman’s experience, the School of Commerce is creating a valuable bridge between classroom and boardroom.”
Mr. Goodman is a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines and has more than 25 years of experience in the resource and investment industry. He is President and CEO of Dundee Capital Markets Inc., and Deputy Chair and Chief Operating Officer of Dundee Corporation. Mr. Goodman is the son of Ned Goodman and, along with his brothers, is a director of The Goodman Family Foundation, which has made an historic gift towards Laurentian’s new Goodman School of Mines. Jonathan has worked as a geologist, senior analyst, senior executive and portfolio manager. He is also a professional engineer, a Chartered Financial Analyst, and the director of several publicly-traded resource companies.
During his inaugural visit to the School of Commerce, in his new volunteer role, Mr. Goodman spoke to students from various programs, including Engineering and Commerce. He offered his perspectives on mining and investment in Canada, and spoke about some of today’s international challenges.
“Jonathan’s willingness to be accessible to both students and faculty in Commerce was evident in his easy and frank speaking style,” said Dr. Bruce C. Jago, Franco-Nevada Executive Director of the Goodman School of Mines at Laurentian University. “We are looking forward to working with Jonathan as we continue to develop our new undergraduate, graduate and modular courses in the Goodman School of Mines,” he added.
“I'm thrilled to be serving in this important role and to be making a positive contribution to an institution my family and I believe in so strongly. As an Executive in Residence, I hope to draw upon my professional experience to engage students in meaningful ways and to provide them with guidance as they prepare to achieve success in their chosen careers,” said Goodman.
Mr. Goodman believes that “Laurentian University's School of Commerce, working in collaboration with the Goodman School of Mines, can be a world leader, particularly in providing education in mining finance, management and resource development. The launch of a Mining MBA, as well as the creation of a mining business competition that will attract participants from around the globe, are projects I'm especially excited to help realize”.