
About
Ian contributes to Anglo American substantial knowledge of the minerals industry across a wide range of commodities, combined with global operating, major projects and capital development experience.
Ian served as President of Iron Ore for BHP Billiton between 2006 and 2012, when he retired from the company.
During his 25-year tenure with BHP Billiton, Ian held numerous roles in its iron ore, base metals and gold businesses in Australia, the US, and Chile, as well as projects roles in the corporate office. He began his nearly 40 year mining career as an underground miner at the Mount Isa Mines base metals operations in Queensland, Australia.
Ian has previously served as chairman of Petropavlovsk plc, and a non-executive director of Alderon Iron Ore Corp, Nevsun Resources Ltd, New World Resources PLC and Genco Shipping & Trading, and in an advisory capacity with Apollo Global Management and Temasek.
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Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo American Plc | Remuneration | Member | 25/07/2017 | |
| Anglo American Plc | Nominations & Governance | Member | 25/07/2017 | |
| Anglo American Plc | Supervisory Board | Member | 25/07/2017 | |
| Suncor Energy | Board | Member | 01/01/2022 | |
| Suncor Energy | Health, Safety & Environment | Member | 01/01/2022 | |
| Suncor Energy | Supervisory Board | Member | 01/01/2022 |