B2Gold Namibia has appointed John Roos as Managing Director, effective 1 July 2026.
Roos succeeds Bill Lytle, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of B2Gold Corp., who has overseen the company’s operations in Namibia and played a key role in the development of the Otjikoto Mine.
Prior to his appointment, Roos served as Country Manager for B2Gold Namibia, where he was responsible for finance, corporate social investment, corporate affairs, and government and stakeholder relations.
In his new role, he will assume responsibility for the overall strategic leadership and performance of B2Gold’s operations in Namibia.
The company said the appointment forms part of B2Gold Corp.’s broader strategy to strengthen local leadership capacity, develop in-country talent and reinforce its long-term commitment to Namibia.
B2Gold Namibia Board Chairperson Leake Hangala said Roos brings extensive experience and a strong understanding of the company’s operations.
“John’s appointment reflects his strong leadership and deep understanding of our operations in Namibia. We are confident that under his direction, Otjikoto and our other Namibian business activities will continue to operate safely and efficiently, delivering value for all stakeholders,” Hangala said.
B2Gold Namibia is a 90%-owned subsidiary of B2Gold Corp., with the remaining 10% held by EVI Mining Company Limited, a Namibian broad-based economic empowerment group.
The company operates the Otjikoto Mine in the Otjozondjupa Region and has positioned sustainable socio-economic development, local empowerment and environmental stewardship among its strategic priorities.
