Christopher Hopton brings 28 years of financial management and operations expertise to the company. His extensive background includes financial planning, accounting policy, and business process improvement. As a business investment and finance consultant, he has worked with various public and private companies. Noteworthy roles include serving as Chief Financial Officer at Central Resources Corp. and Rio Silver Inc., as well as Division Controller at Canadian Airlines, where he managed a $200 million annual operating budget. He played a key role in the restructuring of 360 Networks, leading to its acquisition by Bell Canada. Mr. Hopton holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and is a Certified Professional Accountant.