Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen will step down from the Anglo group to join the US-based Newmont Corporation after serving a 12 month notice period.
Viljoen, who has served as Amplats CEO since April 2020, will join Newmont as its chief operating officer. Colorado-based Newmont is the world's largest gold miner, also producing copper, zinc, silver and lead. "Being part of the Anglo American family in various ways over decades has been a privilege," Viljoen said in a statement."It is a company that afforded me opportunities to learn and grow that I will forever be grateful for."A deep dive into the big business story of the week, as well as expert analysis of markets and trends.
"While I have identified the next phase of my career, my commitment to delivering our clear objectives during this year is as firm as ever, beginning, of course, with keeping our people safe, every day," she said. Amplats chairperson Norman Mbazima said the process to identify Viljoen's successor is now under way.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
_Business Not surprising!!!
_Business Wow, 12 months notice? Sjoe