BHP names successor to Ken MacKenzie
Global mining major BHP on Wednesday announced that chairperson Ken MacKenzie would retire from the board at the end of next month, and that he would be succeeded by Ross McEwan.
McEwan, who has been an independent nonexecutive director at BHP since April last year, was appointed following a formal succession process led by senior independent director Gary Goldberg.
With more than 30 years of global executive experience, McEwan has expertise in capital allocation, risk management, and navigating regulatory environments. He previously served as CEO of National Australia Bank from 2019 to 2024 and as group CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland from 2013 to 2019. His career also includes leadership roles at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, First NZ Capital Securities, and AXA New Zealand.
“It is an honour and privilege to succeed Ken MacKenzie as chair of BHP. Under his leadership, the company is simpler, more agile, and well positioned for the future,” McEwan said in a statement.
MacKenzie, who joined the board in September 2016 and became chair in September 2017, has overseen significant changes at BHP, including a strategic shift towards future-facing commodities. BHP noted that his tenure had been marked by a focus on safety, disciplined capital management, and long-term value creation for shareholders and stakeholders.
“It has been a privilege to serve as the chair of BHP for the last eight years and as a director for nine years. I am proud of what the board and management have achieved during that time. BHP is a simpler, more productive, and more resilient company,” MacKenzie stated.
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