B2Gold's announced that Mr. Neil Reeder has joined the company as Vice President, Government Relations. Mr. Reeder joins B2Gold following a distinguished government career of over 35 years with Global Affairs Canada. His last assignment in Ottawa was as Director General responsible for the management of Canada's relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. Most recently, Mr. Reeder served as Canada's Ambassador to the Philippines. His previous ambassadorial postings include serving as Canada's High Commissioner to Brunei and as Canadian Ambassador to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. He has also served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico.