John Thornton

John Thornton

chairman United States

John Thornton is the chairman of Barrick Gold, having joined the company in 2012. He has played a significant role in the company's strategic direction, including the consideration of redomiciling to the United States, as Barrick continues to shift its focus away from Canada.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
190,894
Power
8,539$
Sentiment
5.20
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 5 5.20 0.46% +10% 38,005,238 190,894 $1,700,000 8,539$
Totals 5 38,005,238 190,894 $1,700,000 8,539$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: John Thornton, chairman of Barrick Mining, considered breaking up the company in 2018. 5

The Globe and Mail: Barrick chair Thornton considered splitting company as early as 2018

Canada Canada: Barrick chairman John Thornton said the company remains focused on delivering long-term value for shareholders. 6

The Globe and Mail: Barrick lead director steps down as leadership shakeup continues

Canada Canada: John Thornton is the chairman of Barrick who had strategic disagreements with Mark Bristow leading to the latter's ouster. 4

The Globe and Mail: Inside the power struggle at Barrick that led to the ouster of CEO Mark Bristow

Canada Canada: Barrick executive chair John Thornton expressed delight in welcoming Mark Hill as Group COO and Interim President and CEO. 8

The Globe and Mail: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow departs, longtime executive Mark Hill appointed interim CEO