Aug 17 (Reuters) - Kinross Gold Corp K.TO
* Kinross announces senior management changes
* Says Lauren Roberts has been appointed new COO, effective January 1, 2017
* Warwick Morley-Jepson, executive vice-president and Chief Operating Officer, has determined that he will be leaving company at year end
* Announced appointment of Paul Tomory to co's senior leadership team in role of chief technical officer, effective January 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: ID:nMKWKb0YJa Further company coverage: K.TO