About Us

We identify the exceptional people the mining sector needs to accelerate positive change.

At Lincoln Strategic, we have 3 fundamental beliefs:

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Talent is transformational – the right person in the right role can have a transformational impact on the success of your business. We connect our clients with exceptional talent.

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Inclusivity inspires innovation – We engage with diverse talent, so that your teams are infused with dynamic and creative thinking to drive innovation and transformation.

3

Collaboration is key – open and consistent communication gives us a broader and deeper understanding of your business goals and challenges, fostering a partnership approach that helps you attract talent and achieve your objectives.

Meet The Team

Collectively we have decades of experience in providing high quality talent acquisition solutions to mining sector clients around the world. We’ve successfully completed challenging search projects in over 50 different countries.

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Our Partners

Partner

Steven Bergounhon

Co-founder of Lincoln Strategic, is a driving force behind the transformative results we deliver to our clients. With over 15 years of extensive experience leading both management and technical executive searches, Steve excels in securing top-tier talent across all levels and sectors within the mining industry. His leadership extends beyond talent acquisition—he has also significantly enhanced the delivery capacity of our project management team, ensuring that every client receives exceptional service and expertise.

Renowned for his dedication, energy, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Steve has been instrumental in shaping Lincoln Strategic’s strong reputation within the mining sector. His deep industry knowledge and hands-on approach have made him a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates alike.

In addition to his role at Lincoln Strategic, Steve is a current Director at the Canadian Institute of Mining – Porcupine Branch, further underscoring his leadership and involvement within the industry.

Based in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, Steve continues to lead Lincoln Strategic’s mission of delivering unparalleled talent solutions to the mining industry.

Partner

John Larpent

John Larpent brings over 20 years of experience in recruiting leadership and senior technical talent for global mining companies, with a particular focus on Africa, Europe, and the US. Throughout his career, John has worked on-site in West Africa, where he developed and implemented a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for a greenfield iron ore project. Additionally, he has founded and successfully managed two talent acquisition businesses, specializing in executive and senior-level searches within the mining industry.

John is renowned for his ability to gain an in-depth understanding of his clients’ objectives, business culture, and challenges. His approach emphasizes building long-term, trusted relationships, and he thrives on partnering with executives in ambitious mining companies to tackle human capital challenges. Through his expertise, John helps organizations secure the exceptional talent needed to drive sustainable business success.

Partner

Jane Banks

Jane Banks is a highly experienced Executive Search professional with over 20 years of expertise in the mining industry, spanning a wide range of commodities and global jurisdictions. Her passion lies in matching top-tier talent with the right opportunities, ensuring organizations have the leadership they need to thrive.

Throughout her career, Jane has advised management teams on effective strategies for attracting and retaining key leaders, resulting in numerous successful operational turnarounds and startup ventures. Based in the United States, Jane represents Lincoln Strategic with deep industry knowledge, unmatched credibility, and a diverse network that includes board and CEO-level executives, COOs, VPs, general managers, and technical site management professionals.

Her ability to leverage her extensive network and expertise has made Jane a trusted partner for organizations seeking transformative leadership talent.

Our Team

Controller

Lauren Blaskievich

Administrator

Taylor Richer

Analyst

Ami Raval

Analyst

Heena Gada

Our Advisors

Advisor

Pierre Julien

Lincoln Strategic’s co-founder, Pierre is an experienced and astonishingly well-connected executive with an unparalleled pedigree in global mining/mineral processing. The current Executive Vice President of Origination at DRA Group Holdings, Pierre has previously held leadership postings with Norcast Castings, Outokumpu Technology North America and Outotec. A corporate-problem solver and big-picture thinker, Pierre provides strategic guidance and support to Lincoln Strategic.

Advisor

Russ Buckland

Russ is a world-class executive search professional, brand-champion and thought leader who provides strategic guidance and support to Lincoln Strategic. A former Partner at Bedford Group as well as the founder of Bedford Resources, Russ has executed over 2,000 executive and C-suite search projects in the global natural resources and mining space over the past 30 years. Russ previously held HR executive postings at Falconbridge, Kidd Creek Mines and Currough Resources.

Let’s Connect

If you’re a client looking to fill a critical role or an exceptional mining professional looking for advice on your next career move, get in touch.






    We have offices in downtown Toronto, in Timmins in the heart of Ontario's gold camp, and Mayfair in London, a short walk from Green park tube station.

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