People: Gold Standard Ventures Corp (GSV.A)

Mr. Jonathan T. Awde is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Gold Standard Ventures Corp. Mr. Awde is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Gold Standard and is the person primarily responsible for the implementation and execution of the Company’s business plan and operations. Mr. Awde is also the key individual responsible for negotiating and acquiring JKR’s interests in the Railroad and CVN Projects. Mr. Awde holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Finance) from Acadia University in Nova Scotia (1999) and is a former sales and trading professional at Wolverton Securities Inc. He serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gold Standard, July 2010 to present; President and Chief Executive Officer of JKR, since incorporation; former President of Northern Star Mining Corp. (TSXV – NSM), Feb 23, 2010 to July 13, 2010; previously Vice-President (Corporate Development), Feb. 2003 to Feb 23, 2010.