Petropavlovsk's Hambro Says 'About Time I Stepped Down'

The transcript discusses the speaker's decision to step down as executive chairman after 23 years due to corporate governance norms. It addresses media reports of pressure from Russian investors for his removal and the removal of other directors. The speaker explains different strategies for acquiring a company, emphasizing shareholder benefits. The company has recovered financially since 2015, returning to profitability. Future plans include underground mining and dividend payments by 2020, with the speaker planning to remain until then.

What are the key components of good corporate governance mentioned in the text?

What reasons were given for the speaker's decision to step down as chairman?

What are the implications of packing the board with representatives as mentioned in the text?

How did the company manage to turn around its financial situation after a bad time in 2015?

What is the speaker's age and what plans do they have for the company by January 2020?