Matt Nixon is Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Minerals Limited and an experienced mining executive with extensive operational and leadership experience across the Australian gold sector.

A UNSW graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering) with Honours, Matt has held senior roles across underground mining, operations and executive leadership. Since joining Genesis in 2023, he has served as General Manager of Leonora Operations and Chief Operating Officer before being appointed CEO in 2026, contributing to the company’s operational performance and growth.

Previously, Matt was CEO and COO of Labyrinth Resources and held senior operational roles with Northern Star Resources at Jundee. Earlier in his career, he worked with Doray Minerals, St Barbara and Redpath Mining Australia.

Matt is focused on building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable outcomes, with a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and operational excellence. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency.