Jim Barron

Partner, Management Consulting – Operations

KPMG in Canada

Jim leads our KPMG Americas Mining Centre of Excellence, a dedicated hub which focuses on bringing KPMG’s multi-disciplinary bench strength to the mining companies we work with.  

As part of KPMG's Management Consulting Team, Jim brings clarity, insights, and passion to lead our:

  • KPMG Mining Strategy & Operations Team in Canada
  • KPMG Team working globally with Newmont Corporation

Formerly Senior Vice President, Finance at Goldcorp, Jim was responsible for business planning; capital allocation discipline through the capital investment committee process; budgeting and forecasting; business performance reporting; financial and statutory reporting; and payroll.

  • CPA (BC)

  • BSc (Hons) Management Science

  • Diploma in Industrial Studies

  • Jim is a former Board Director of Arts Umbrella and a former Vice Chair of Arts Umbrella Foundation (www.artsumbrella.com).

  • He is also a former President & Board Director of Semiahmoo Minor Hockey Association (www.semihockey.ca).