About This Goodman School of Mines Lecture Series

Corporate and Political Leadership for Successful Resource Development

Speaker: Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American

October 27, 2015

Having begun his career in 1976 as a trainee engineer in the Australian coal mines, Mark has since worked across six continents, 25 countries and more than 20 commodities.

He has built a reputation based on his broad industry, technical and commercial knowledge, and is recognized as an industry innovator with a track record of building high performance teams and delivering improvements across all facets of business performance.

In his previous role as CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, Mark led the revitalization of its global mining business, delivering significant business improvements, ranging from safety, operations, capital discipline and project delivery, exploration and financial restructuring.

Mark has also held the positions of COO for Inco and Vale’s global nickel business, as well senior executive positions with the Normandy Group, Sons of Gwalia, Western Mining Corporation, Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines and CRA (Rio Tinto).

With a leadership style that puts its focus on people development, accountability and the delivery of sustainable value, Mark has placed an emphasis on developing strong investor, labour, industrial, government and community relationships.

Where: Vale Cavern – Science North, Sudbury

When: October 27, 2015