Henry will assume the role of CEO and Executive Director effective 1st January 2020, replacing Andrew Mackenzie who will retire as CEO on 31 December 2019.

Henry has 30 years’ experience in the global mining and petroleum industry, spanning operational, commercial, safety, technology, and marketing roles. He was appointed to his current role of President Operations Minerals Australia in 2016, and has been a member of the Executive Leadership Team since 2011.

Henry 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. Prior to joining BHP, Henry worked in the resources industry in Canada, Japan and Australia.

Chairman Ken MacKenzie said: “Mike Henry’s deep operational and commercial experience, developed in a global career spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia, is the perfect mix for our next CEO.”  

CEO-Elect Mike Henry, said: “We will unlock even greater value from our ore bodies and petroleum basins by enabling our people with the capability, data, and technology to innovate and improve. We must operate safely, with discipline and reduce our impact on the environment. With the right people and the right culture, we will deliver value and strong returns for shareholders and for all of society.”

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