UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
December 4, 2019
BHP GROUP LIMITED (ABN 49 004 028 077) (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)
171 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA (Address of principal executive offices) |
BHP GROUP PLC (REG. NO. 3196209) (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
ENGLAND AND WALES (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)
NOVA SOUTH, 160 VICTORIA STREET LONDON, SW1E 5LB UNITED KINGDOM (Address of principal executive offices) |
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NEWS RELEASE
Release Time | IMMEDIATE | |
Date | 4 December 2019 | |
Release Number |
23/19 |
Appointment of Non-executive Director
BHP Chairman, Ken MacKenzie, today announced the appointment of Gary Goldberg to the BHP Board as an independent Non-executive Director, effective 1 February 2020.
Mr Goldberg has more than 35 years of global experience in the mining industry, including in executive, operational and strategic roles.
In his most recent role, Gary Goldberg served as Chief Executive Officer of Newmont Goldcorp Corporation. Prior to joining Newmont in 2011, Mr Goldberg spent 30 years at Rio Tinto where he held senior executive roles, most recently as President and Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto Minerals Inc., and in leadership roles in Rio Tintos coal, gold, copper and industrial minerals businesses.
Gary Goldberg has also served as a Director and Vice-Chair of the World Gold Council, Director and Treasurer of the International Council on Mining & Metals, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum for Mining and Metals Governors, and Chairman and Director for the U.S. National Mining Association.
Mr MacKenzie said Mr Goldbergs appointment reflected the Boards commitment to a structured and rigorous approach to Board succession planning, including extensive global searches.
Gary is an excellent addition to our Board. His deep mining experience and strong track record working in global executive roles will help ensure we have the right balance of attributes, skills and experience necessary for the Board to govern BHP effectively he said.
Mr Goldberg will also become a member of the Sustainability Committee and the Remuneration Committee, effective 1 February 2020.
After Mr Goldbergs appointment is effective, the BHP Board will comprise 11 Directors - 10 Non-executive Directors and one Executive Director.
Gary Goldberg
Mr Goldberg, 60, was appointed Newmont Mining Corporations President and Chief Executive Officer in March 2013, and was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the merged Newmont Goldcorp Corporation in April 2019, and continued in that role until October 2019. Mr Goldberg previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer from July 2012 and as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer when he joined the Newmont Mining Corporation in December 2011. Gary Goldberg will remain as an advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation until 31 March 2020.
Prior to joining Newmont, Mr Goldberg gained more than 30 years of experience at Rio Tinto, including as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto Minerals Inc. (2006 2011), President and Chief Executive Officer of US Borax (2004 2006), Managing Director of Coal & Allied Industries Limited (2001 2004), President and Chief Executive Officer of Kennecott Energy (1999 2001) and in various leadership roles in Rio Tintos coal, gold, copper and industrial minerals businesses.
Mr Goldberg has recently served as a Director and Vice-Chair of the World Gold Council, Director and Treasurer of the International Council on Mining & Minerals (ICMM), Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum for Mining and Metals Governors, and mining industry representative at the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights. He has been recognised globally for his contributions to value, safety and sustainability, and was inducted into the American Mining Hall of Fame in 2017.
Mr Goldberg has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Science (Mining Engineering) from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Further information on BHP can be found at: bhp.com
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Rachel Agnew
Company Secretary
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BHP Group Limited and BHP Group Plc | ||||
Date: December 4, 2019 |
By: | /s/ Rachel Agnew | ||
Name: | Rachel Agnew | |||
Title: | Company Secretary |
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