Glencore welcomes Cynthia Carroll to its Board as Independent Director

– SWITZERLAND, Baar –  Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) today announced the appointment of Cynthia Carroll to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.

“The Directors are very pleased to welcome Cynthia Carroll to our Board. She has extensive knowledge of the resources industry as well as strong non-executive director experience. We look forward to benefiting from her insights and contribution to our Board.” said Board Chairman, Tony Hayward.

About Cynthia Carroll

Cynthia Carroll has over 30 years’ experience in the resources sector. She began her career as an exploration geologist at Amoco before joining Alcan. She held various executive roles there culminating in being CEO of the Primary Metal Group, Alcan’s core business. From 2007 to 2013 she served as CEO of Anglo American plc.

Cynthia Carroll is currently a non-executive director of Hitachi, Ltd (TYO: 6501), Baker Hughes Company (NYSE: BKR), and Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSE: PPL). Previous non-executive appointments have included BP and the Sara Lee Corporation.

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 145,000 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.

For more information: https://www.glencore.com/

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