– SWITZERLAND, Baar – Glencore PLC (LON: GLEN) today announced the appointment of Kalidas Madhavpeddi as the new Board Chairman effective on 30 July, succeeding Tony Hayward who will retire as Chairman.
“I look forward to working with Kalidas. His decades of experience across the resources sector will be invaluable to Glencore as we focus on achieving our objectives of sustainable shareholder returns and attaining our ambition of net zero total emissions by 2050 while also focusing on the green energy transition.” said Gary Nagle.
Tony Hayward said: “I am very pleased that the Board has appointed Kalidas as my successor. His history of working in the resources industry and familiarity with operating across the globe provides an excellent experience for this appointment. It has been an honor to have served as Chairman and I wish Kalidas and Glencore every success for the future.”
About Kalidas Madhavpeddi
Kalidas Madhavpeddi joined the Board of Glencore in February 2020. He has over 40 years of experience in the international mining industry, including being CEO of China Molybdenum International (China Moly) from 2008 to 2018. He started his career at Phelps Dodge, where he worked from 1980 to 2006, ultimately becoming Senior Vice President responsible for the company’s global business development, acquisitions, and divestments, as well as its global exploration programs. He is currently a non-executive director of Novagold Resources Inc., Trilogy Metals Inc., and Dundee Precious Metals Inc., which are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Kalidas Madhavpeddi said: “I am delighted to have been appointed Chairman at such an exciting time for the business. As the world transitions to cleaner forms of energy and mobility, our portfolio of commodities will allow Glencore to play a key role in helping us achieve the goals of Paris and play a key role in the ongoing energy and mobility transition. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Tony for his leadership over the last eight years, especially with regard to the Group’s progress on ESG matters and in particular Glencore’s climate strategy. We wish him all the best for the future.”
About Glencore
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 responsibly sourced commodities that advance everyday life. The Group’s operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites and oil production assets.
With a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore’s industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 30 marketing offices. Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing, and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics, and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore’s companies employ around 135,000 people, including contractors.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Our ambition is to be a net-zero total emissions company by 2050.
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