MANAGEMENT
Director, Corporate Secretary and CFO
Mr. Atacan is an accomplished finance leader with over 25 years of experience in public companies, specializing in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and financing. Mr. Atacan is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and holds an MBA from London, UK. He also brings a strong technical foundation as an Electrical and Electronics Engineer, having earned his B.Sc. from Bilkent University. His diverse background and proven track record make him a highly regarded figure in the financial leadership landscape. His extensive career spans both Europe and Canada, where he has held roles in globally recognized organizations, including Sprint, Alcatel, DHL Worldwide Express, and Procter & Gamble. For the past 14 years, Mr. Atacan has served as Director, Corporate Secretary and CFO for publicly listed companies, demonstrating his expertise in managing complex financial operations and strategic initiatives. His portfolio includes leadership roles at Panda Hub Inc., PharmaCielo Ltd., Blueberries Medical Corp. and Natura Naturals Inc., a Canadian cannabis company, where he played a pivotal role in its acquisition by Tilray Inc. Notably, Mr. Atacan was the CFO of Global Atomic Corporation (formerly Silvermet Inc.), a uranium mining and zinc recycling company with operations in Niger and Türkiye, from 2010 to 2018.
EVAN WHITE
Manager, Corporate Communications
Evan White is the Manager of Corporate Communications at Pasinex Resources Limited. Mr. White graduated with a B.A. (Hons) Economics from Queen’s University. He has worked in the mining industry in various marketing and communication roles since 2006 with a specialization in digital marketing. Mr. White has worked with a broad range of organizations from startups to Fortune 500 all with a goal of driving growth. He brings a strategic, digital focus to the Pasinex team.
AYDIN SEN, MSc, Geology
General Manager of Pasinex AŞ
Mr. Aydin Şen brings over 20 years of extensive experience in mineral exploration and project management across Türkiye, Mozambique, West Africa, and beyond. Holding a Master’s degree in Geology from the Middle East Technical University, Mr. Şen has made significant contributions to the discovery and development of key mineral deposits, including zinc, copper, gold, and heavy mineral sands.
Currently serving as the General Manager and Exploration Manager for Pasinex Resources Limited, Mr. Şen has been instrumental in leading exploration projects such as the Pinargozu and Akkaya CRD zinc deposits and the Golcuk manto-type copper deposit in Türkiye. His expertise includes project planning, regional and near-mine exploration, QAQC protocols, data management, and the mentoring of geologists, all while maintaining strict budgetary controls.
Prior to Pasinex, Mr. Şen worked with globally recognized companies such as Rio Tinto, Teck Resources, and Savannah Resources. His tenure at Rio Tinto saw him lead exploration teams in the discovery of the Copler gold-copper deposit and the Cevizlidere porphyry copper deposit in Türkiye, as well as heavy mineral sand and diamondiferous deposits in Mozambique and Mauritania. He also successfully managed projects in challenging environments, earning accolades such as the Rio Tinto Africa/Europe HSEC Award for safety and excellence during drilling operations in Mauritania.
With a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing extensive drill programs, and contributing to pipeline development in emerging and established markets, Mr. Şen continues to drive innovation and success in mineral exploration and resource development.
ÖZLEM ALTUNAL
Financial Manager of Pasinex AŞ
Ms. Altunal has over twenty years of accounting experience, five years of which has been managing accounting operations for Horzum AŞ. She has represented Pasinex AŞ on the Horzum AŞ Board for three years and brings extensive financial expertise to her new role.