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Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Leadership Transition

By MGN Editorial•February 5, 2026 at 11:38 PM

Wheaton Precious Metals announces that Haytham Hodaly will succeed Randy Smallwood as CEO, as part of the company's strategic succession planning.

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has announced a leadership transition, with Haytham Hodaly, the current President, set to succeed Randy Smallwood as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). According to the press release, this change is part of Wheaton's 'strategic succession planning'. Smallwood will transition to the role of Chair of the Board. 'Haytham has been an integral part of Wheaton's success over the past decade, and the Board is confident that he is the right person to lead the company forward,' said Smallwood. 'His deep industry knowledge, strategic vision, and proven track record make him the ideal choice to be Wheaton's next CEO.' Hodaly has been with Wheaton since 2012, serving in various senior roles including Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. Prior to joining Wheaton, he held positions at several major mining companies. 'I am honored to take on the role of CEO and build upon the strong foundation that Randy and the team have established,' said Hodaly. 'Wheaton has an exceptional portfolio of high-quality assets and a talented workforce, and I look forward to working with the Board and the entire Wheaton team to drive the company's next phase of growth and success.' The leadership transition is expected to be completed in the coming months, according to the company. This announcement comes as Wheaton Precious Metals continues to navigate the evolving dynamics of the precious metals and mining sectors.

Source: PR Newswire - Energy

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