Mr. Espig has built a career across mining finance, private equity, investment analysis, and corporate turnaround.

Since November 2013, Mr. Espig has served as President and CEO of Nicola Mining Inc. (TSXV: NIM).

Mining Finance & Corporate Turnaround

Mr. Espig has been active in the turnaround of mining projects and has served in management and director roles for numerous mining companies.

He is experienced in investment analysis, capital raising, deal sourcing, financial structuring, and corporate restructuring.

Private Equity & Transaction Experience

Mr. Espig has structured over US$2.0 billion in private equity and pre-IPO investment transactions from the principal side.

He is also a pioneer of SPACs, having completed over US$1.0 billion in transactions.

Capital Markets Background

Mr. Espig served as Vice-President of the Principal Finance and Securitization Group and Asia Special Situations Group for Goldman Sachs Japan.

Prior to Goldman Sachs, he was Vice-President of Olympus Capital, a New York private equity firm, where he participated in corporate restructurings, investment analysis, and financing negotiations for domestic and international investments.

Education

Mr. Espig received his B.A. from the University of British Columbia in 1989.

He later earned his MBA from Columbia Business School, where he was a Chazen International Scholar.