David O’Connor was born in 1946. He grew up in Africa and attended Universities of Cape Town and the Royal School of Mines in London. He has been the president of several small min...view moreDavid O’Connor was born in 1946. He grew up in Africa and attended Universities of Cape Town and the Royal School of Mines in London. He has been the president of several small mining companies, one of which he established in Paris to exploit Napoleon’s old lead mines. While getting involved in financings in London, he lived through stock market crashes and corporate takeovers. He now lives in Santiago, Chile where he established another mineral exploration company. He spends his time struggling against the headwinds of financial crises, while trying to ensure a good future for his children. He has a number of stories to tell and “pass the baton” is the first.view less