Jake Klein

Jake Klein is the founder and Non-Executive Chair of Evolution Mining, a leading Australian gold mining company he established in 2011 with a clear vision to create long-term value through safe, low-cost, and responsible mining. Jake has led Evolution through a transformative growth journey, positioning it as an ASX50-listed company with a market capitalisation of over $15 billion and widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading gold producers and among the most efficient globally.   
 

Prior to founding Evolution, Jake was President and CEO of Sino Gold Mining Limited, where he co-founded and built the company into the largest foreign gold producer in China and an ASX100-listed entity. Sino Gold was acquired by Eldorado Gold in 2009 for $2.2 billion. Earlier in his career, Jake held senior roles at Macquarie Bank and began his professional journey at PwC.

Jake is widely regarded for his leadership in the mining sector, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering shareholder value through disciplined growth and innovation.