Tye W. Burt

Tye Burt "was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Kinross in March, 2005. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since joining the Company.

"Mr. Burt has broad experience in the global mining industry, specializing in corporate finance, business strategy and mergers and acquisitions.

"Prior to joining Kinross, he held the position of Vice Chairman and Executive Director of Corporate Development at Barrick Gold Corporation. Before joining Barrick, Mr. Burt enjoyed a 16-year career in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. He was President, Cartesian Capital Group from 2000 to 2002; Chairman of Deutsche Bank Canada and Deutsche Bank Securities Canada, and Global Managing Director of Global Metals and Mining for Deutsche Bank AG from 1997 to 2000; and Managing Director and Co-Head of the Global Mining Group at BMO Nesbitt Burns from 1995 to 1997, holding various other positions at BMO Nesbitt Burns from 1986 to 1995.

"Mr. Burt sits on the Board of Governors of the University of Guelph as Vice-Chair and is a director of NRX Global Corporation. He is a member of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Charter for Business Board of Governors. Mr. Burt is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph."