Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. announced that Mr. Andrés Bedregal, who has served as the company's interim chief financial officer since October 15, 2024, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective June 16, 2025. Mr. Bedregal is also the current CFO for Sinchi Wayra S.A., a position he has held since joining Sinchi Wayra S.A. in 2022. As CFO of Sinchi Wayra, Mr. Bedregal has successfully led the Bolivian finance group's upgrade of the financial and management reporting systems, as well as contributed to strategic business decisions, over the past three years.
Mr. Bedregal has extensive expertise in financial planning, investment analysis, and leveraging data-driven tools to enhance decision-making processes. His skills include M&A, risk assessment, and the execution of complex financial strategies. Mr. Bedregal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA.
Additionally, Mr. Bedregal earned a Master's Degree in Finance (MDF) from the Universidad Católica Boliviana and an MBA from the Universidad Privada Boliviana in La Paz, Bolivia. He is also a Level III Candidate in the CFA Program from the CFA Institute. As CFO of Santacruz, Mr. Bedregal will continue to strengthen the Company's financial discipline, optimize capital allocation, and drive initiatives that support Santacruz's continued growth.
