Directorate change
27 March, 2007
Anglo American announces that Simon Thompson, an executive director, will retire from the Board on 13 April 2007. Mr Thompson, a director since 2005, has decided to pursue other opportunities.
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman of Anglo American, said: “I would like to thank Simon on behalf of the board for his significant contribution to the Group since joining in 1995. Simon has headed up the Base Metals business since 2001 and has been instrumental in its successful turnaround. Simon has also brought valuable expertise to his roles as chairman of the Industrial Minerals business and the Exploration Division. We wish Simon every success in the future.”