AngloGold Ashanti has announced the appointment of Alberto Calderon as Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective 1 September 2021.
Mr Calderon, who has more than two decades of executive leadership experience in the global mining sector, is a former CEO of Orica, the world’s number one commercial explosives maker.
He was previously a senior executive at the world’s largest mining company, BHP, where his roles included Chief Commercial Officer and CEO of Aluminium, Nickel and Corporate Development; as well as CEO of Cerrejón, Colombia’s largest mining operation, and one of the largest coal mining operations in the world.
According to the company’s statement, Christine Ramon will remain as Interim CEO until Mr Calderon takes up his new position, before resuming her role as AngloGold Ashanti’s Chief Financial Officer.
AngloGold Ashanti Chairman Maria Ramos, said Mr Calderon was selected for the role following a comprehensive global search in which the company considered several excellent candidates.
“We are confident that, in Alberto, we have the right person to lead this company forward and realise its outstanding potential, drawing on his huge leadership experience in the resources sector across a variety of geographies,” Ms Ramos continued.
“On behalf of the Board and the company, I would like to extend my gratitude to Christine for her tireless commitment through a particularly tumultuous period globally.
“Her leadership was critical in coordinating an effective response to the pandemic, keeping the company focused on our strategy and maintaining a strong financial position.”
Mr Calderon said: “AngloGold Ashanti brings together a high-quality portfolio and a strong commitment to deliver social, environmental and shareholder value that I relate to strongly on a personal level.
“I think the company has an exciting future and I look forward to working with the Board and the AngloGold Ashanti team around the world to deliver on this potential.”
