Stock: BHP (BHP)Top Management and Board of DirectorsTop ManagementTop Management [Six top executives with tenure > 5 yrs]
Board Of DirectorsBoard Of Directors [Eight directors with tenure > 5 yrs]
Resignations in the past 2 years
Profiles of Top ManagementMike HenryCEO & Executive Director Mike was appointed as a Director of BHP Group Limited and BHP Group Plc in January 2020. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2020. Skills and experience: Mike has over 30 years' experience in the global mining and petroleum industry, spanning operational, commercial, safety, technology and marketing roles. He joined BHP in 2003, initially in business development and then in marketing and trading of a range of mineral and petroleum commodities based in The Hague, where he was also accountable for BHP's ocean freight operations. He went on to hold various positions in the Company, including President Coal, President HSE, Marketing and Technology, and Chief Marketing Officer. Mike was appointed Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2020 and has been a member of the Executive Leadership Team since 2011. Prior to joining BHP, Mike worked in the resources industry in Canada, Japan and Australia. Shareholder Value: Creation of shareholder value in BHP: Date of appointment: January 01, 2020 In the last 5 years the average annualized return to shareholders was 17.0%. The present value of AUD1,000 (PV1000) invested 5 years ago is now $A2,196, a gain of $A465 and dividend reinvested of $A731. Vandita Pant CFO Experience: Vandita was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in July 2019, with global accountabilities for Marketing, Supply and Maritime and for developing the Company's view on global commodities markets. She is the most senior Asian female in the BHP Group globally. Vandita joined BHP in 2016 as Group Treasurer and Head of Europe, responsible for BHP's structural financial risk, liquidity investment portfolio, commodity price risk, credit risk, corporate finance, capital management related functions and involved in all strategic transactions with a balance-sheet impact. She has over 25 years of international experience having worked in a variety of executive roles in India, Singapore, Japan and, for the last 13 years, in London. Prior to this, she was with the Royal Bank of Scotland where she undertook various challenging mandates as Business Treasurer, Group Head of Capital Management and Markets, and, following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, setting up Global Balance Sheet & Liquidity Management. She spent 11 years with ABN AMRO Bank and 3 years with BNP Paribas in a variety of roles in Strategy & Corporate Finance, Business Development, Commodity Finance and Risk Management. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from Delhi University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Finance and Marketing. Shareholder Value: Creation of shareholder value in BHP: Month of appointment: July 2019 In the last 5 years the average annualized return to shareholders was 17.0%. The present value of AUD1,000 (PV1000) invested 5 years ago is now $A2,196, a gain of $A465 and dividend reinvested of $A731. Stefanie Wilkinson Company Secretary Experience: Stefanie Wilkinson was appointed Group Company Secretary effective March 2021 and Group General Counsel effective 2 April 2024. Prior to joining BHP, Stefanie was a Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, a firm she was with for 15 years, specialising in corporate law and governance for listed companies. Earlier in her career, Stefanie was a solicitor at Allen & Overy in the Middle East. Stefanie is a fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia. Johan van Jaarsveld Chief Technology Officer Experience: Johan joined BHP in 2016 and was appointed Chief Development Officer in September 2020. Johan is responsible for strategy, acquisitions and divestments, securing early stage growth options in future-facing commodities, ventures and innovation. Prior to joining BHP, Johan held executive positions in resources and finance, including at Barrick Gold Corporation, Goldman Sachs and The Blackstone Group. He has more than 20 years' experience, working across Asia, Canada, Australia and South Africa. Johan holds a PhD in Engineering (Extractive Metallurgy) from the University of Melbourne, a Masters in Finance from the Melbourne Business School and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Catherine Raw Chief Development Officer Experience: Catherine Raw was appointed BHP's Chief Development Officer, effective 29 April 2024. Catherine has global accountabilities for Group strategy, decision evaluation and capital planning, prioritisation and allocation, corporate business development, mergers and acquisitions and BHP Ventures. Prior to joining BHP, Catherine held roles at SSE plc, Barrick Gold and BlackRock. Rag Udd Chief Commercial Officer Experience Ragnar was appointed Chief Commercial Officer of BHP in March 2024. Based in Singapore, Ragnar has global accountability for Sales & Marketing, Procurement, Maritime as well as for developing the company's view on global commodities markets and macro trends. He is a member of the Company's Executive Leadership Team reporting to the CEO. Ragnar has over 25 years of experience in the global resources industry, including in Australia, Asia, and North and South America. He has a strong background in operations, logistics, projects, infrastructure and technology. Since joining BHP in 1997, Ragnar has held a number of senior leadership positions, most recently as President Americas, where he led the company's copper and potash businesses. Prior to this, he was interim Chief Technology Officer, BHP Mitsubishi Asset President, and Vice President Logistics and Infrastructure, West Australian Iron Ore. He served as President of the Queensland Resources Council from 2016 to 2019 and as a Director on a number of industry bodies, including the International Copper Association and the Consejo Minero (Chile). Before joining BHP, Ragnar held a variety of roles in the base metals industry. Ragnar has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mining Engineering, a Master of Engineering, and a Master of Business Administration. Profiles of Board of DirectorsChristine O'ReillyDirector Appointment Independent Non-executive Director since October 2020 Skills and experience Christine O'Reilly has over 30 years' experience in the financial and infrastructure sectors, with deep financial and public policy expertise and experience in large-scale capital projects and transformational strategy. Christine was the Chief Executive Officer of the GasNet Australia Group and Co-Head of Unlisted Infrastructure Investments at Colonial First State Global Asset Management, following an early career in investment banking and audit at Price Waterhouse. Christine has also served as a Non-executive Director of Medibank Private Limited (from March 2014 to November 2021), Transurban Group (from April 2012 to October 2020), CSL Limited (from February 2011 to October 2020) and Energy Australia Holdings Limited (from September 2012 to August 2018). Christine has a deep understanding of financial drivers of the businesses and experience in capital allocation discipline across sectors that have long dated paybacks for shareholders and stakeholders. Her insights into cost efficiency and cash flow as well as the impact of policy on innovation, investment and project development are key inputs for the Board. Current appointments Christine is a Non-executive Director of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (since November 2021), Stockland Limited (since August 2018), and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute (since June 2013). Committee membership People and Remuneration Committee (Chair), Nomination and Governance Committee, Risk and Audit Committee Gary Goldberg Director Gary has been a Director of BHP Group Limited and BHP Group Plc since February 2020. Skills and experience: 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, which is one of the world's largest gold producers. 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 Tinto's coal, gold, copper and industrial minerals businesses. Other directorships and offices (current and recent): Advisor, Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (from October 2019 to March 2020). Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Newmont Mining Corporation (from 2013 to 2019), and Chief Executive of the merged Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (April 2019 - September 2019). Former Director (from 2013 to 2019) and Treasurer (from 2017 to 2019) of the International Council on Mining and Metals. Former Vice Chair of the World Gold Council (from 2017 to 2019). Former Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum for Mining and Metals Governors (from 2016 to 2017). Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto Minerals Inc. (from 2006 to 2011). Former Chairman of the US National Mining Association (from 2008 to 2010). Former President and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Borax Inc. (from 2004 to 2006). Former Managing Director of Coal & Allied Industries Ltd. (from 2001 to 2004). Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Kennecott Energy Corp. (from 1999 to 2001). Board Committee membership: Member of the Remuneration Committee Member of the Sustainability Committee Shareholder Value: Creation of shareholder value in BHP: Month of appointment: February 2020 In the last 5 years the average annualized return to shareholders was 17.0%. The present value of AUD1,000 (PV1000) invested 5 years ago is now $A2,196, a gain of $A465 and dividend reinvested of $A731. Xiaoqun Clever-Steg Independent Non-Executive Director Appointment Independent Non-executive Director since October 2020 Skills and experience Xiaoqun Clever-Steg has over 20 years' experience in technology with a focus on software engineering, data and AI, cybersecurity and digitalisation. Xiaoqun was formerly Chief Technology Officer of Ringier AG and ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, Chief Operating Officer of Technology and Innovation at SAP and President of SAP Labs China. Xiaoqun brings significant expertise in the development, selection and implementation of business transforming technology, innovation and assessment of opportunities and risks in digital disruption. She has knowledge and relationships across the technology and innovation start-up sector across Europe, Asia and North America and brings depth to the Board's review of managing cyber security risks as well as assessment of opportunities to invest in proven and emerging technologies in the discovery of new mineral deposits, safer and more cost effective processing, and technologies to reduce GHG emissions and support the energy transition. Current appointments Xiaoqun is a Non-executive Director of Amadeus IT Group SA (since June 2020) and on the Supervisory Board of Infineon Technologies AG (since February 2020). Xiaoqun is also the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LuxNova Suisse GmbH (since April 2018). Committee membership Risk and Audit Committee Michelle Hinchliffe Independent Non-Executive Director Appointment Independent Non-executive Director since March 2022 Skills and experience Michelle Hinchliffe has over 20 years' experience as a partner in KPMG's financial services division. Michelle was formerly a partner of KPMG and held a number of roles, including as the UK Chair of Audit, a member of the KPMG UK Executive Committee, and led KPMG's financial services practice in Australia and was a member of the KPMG Australia Board. Michelle has expertise and experience in understanding the complexities of multi-national firms operating in multiple reporting and regulatory frameworks across Europe, Americas, Asia and African continents. Her financial expertise and audit experience across a range of industries and businesses, including Australia, bring insights to the Board on BHP's assessment of risk, returns, and its long-term capital plan to create financial strength and support BHP's future growth. Current appointments Michelle is a Non-executive Director of Santander UK plc and Santander UK Group Holdings Plc (since June 2023) and Macquarie Group Limited and Macquarie Bank Limited (since March 2022). Committee membership Risk and Audit Committee (Chair), Nomination and Governance Committee Catherine Tanna Independent Non-Executive Director Appointment Independent Non-executive Director since April 2022 Skills and experience Catherine Tanna has more than 30 years' experience in the resources, oil and gas, power generation and retailing sectors. Catherine was formerly Managing Director of Energy Australia between 2014 and 2021. Prior to this, she held senior executive roles with Shell and BG Group with responsibility for international operations across Africa, North Asia, Russia, North America, Latin America and Australia. Catherine was also a member of the Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia (from 2011 to 2021) and a Director of the Business Council of Australia (from 2016 to 2021). Catherine has a track record in leading cultural change and sponsoring gender equity, diversity and inclusion across business and more broadly. Catherine brings an understanding of and contribution to complex regulatory and policy environments. Catherine's experience in seeking to align customer and community expectations, particularly indigenous communities, with those of the enterprise and regulators, provides unique insight and input to the Board. Current appointments Catherine is a Non-executive Director at Bechtel Corporation (since May 2023), Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company Inc (since April 2022), a member of the Advisory Board of Fujitsu Australia (since February 2022) and a Director of Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition (since January 2023). Committee membership Sustainability Committee, People and Remuneration Committee Ross Maxwell Mcewan Independent Non-Executive Director Appointment Independent Non-executive Director since April 2024 Chair since 31 March 2025 Skills and experience Ross McEwan has over 30 years' global executive experience, including in the financial services industry, with deep expertise in capital allocation, risk management and value creation in complex regulatory environments. Ross was the CEO of National Australia Bank (from 2019 to April 2024) and Group CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland (from 2013 to 2019). Prior to that, he held executive roles at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, First NZ Capital Securities and National Mutual Life Association of Australasia / AXA New Zealand. Ross brings a strong focus on people and culture, technology and innovation and has extensive experience in capital allocation and value creation. He has worked closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, governments and regulators and brings a global perspective. He has a deep understanding of organisational transformation and brings a very strong focus on the customer and technology as a driver of change. Current appointments Ross is on the Board of QinetiQ Group Plc (since March 2024) and Ruminant Biotech Corp Limited (since June 2021). Committee membership Nomination and Governance Committee (Chair) Dion Weisler Independent Non-Executive Director Appointment Independent Non-executive Director since June 2020 Skills and experience Dion Weisler has extensive global executive experience, including transformation and commercial experience in the global information technology sector, with a focus on capital discipline and stakeholder engagement. Dion was formerly a Director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of HP Inc. (from 2015 to 2019) and continued as a Director and Senior Executive Adviser (until May 2020). Dion previously held a number of senior executive roles at Lenovo Group Limited, was General Manager Conferencing and Collaboration at Telstra Corporation, and held various positions at Acer Inc., including as Managing Director, Acer UK. Dion brings experience in transforming megatrends into opportunities and growth and valuable insight on the power of innovation, technology and data. Dion's experience also demonstrates insights into strategy development in the global energy transition, where safety, decarbonisation and stakeholder management are critical. Current appointments Dion is a Non-executive Director of Intel Corporation (since June 2020), a Non-executive Director of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (since March 2017) and a Non-executive Director of Sapia & Co Ltd (since January 2022). Committee membership Sustainability Committee, People and Remuneration Committee Shareholder Value: Creation of shareholder value in BHP: Date of appointment: June 01, 2020 In the last 5 years the average annualized return to shareholders was 17.0%. The present value of AUD1,000 (PV1000) invested 5 years ago is now $A2,196, a gain of $A465 and dividend reinvested of $A731. Don Lindsay Non-Executive Independent Director Appointment Independent Non-executive Director since May 2024 Skills and experience Don Lindsay has more than 40 years' global experience, including in mining and resource development, financial markets, transformational leadership, growth and value creation. Don was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Teck Resources Limited (from 2005 to 2022) and prior to that, worked for almost 20 years with CIBC World Markets Inc., where he served as President, Head of Investment and Corporate Banking and Head of the Asia Pacific Region. Don also served as Chair of the Board of Governors for Mining and Metals for the World Economic Forum, Chair of the Business Council of Canada and Chair of the International Council on Mining and Metals. Don brings extensive experience in global resource development, as well as sustainability, community health, safety and global education and business forums. His technical and management experience across a range of commodities and mining jurisdictions brings a unique understanding of prospective resources, cost of development and operations and the assessment of opportunities to strengthen the portfolio of world-class assets. Current appointments Don is Chair of the Board of Manulife Financial Corporation (since February 2023) and Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 (since November 2022) Committee membership Risk and Audit Committee, Sustainability Committee |