Robert Stan, B.Comm
Robert has been involved in the Canadian coal industry since 1979, during which time he has developed an extensive knowledge of the international coal industry and markets. He has held senior management positions with several Canadian mining companies, including Fording Coal Limited, Westar Mining Ltd., Teck Corporation and Smoky River Coal Limited (SRCL). Robert was appointed a director of Grande Cache Coal Corporation in July 2000, President in February 2001 and Chief Executive Officer in September 2002. Prior to February 2001, Robert was Vice-President of Westpine Inc., a privately held mining investment company, and prior to March 2000 was Vice-President, Marketing and Business Development of SRCL.
Robert received a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan.