Anglo American announces retirement of Phil Mitchell
03 June, 2015
Anglo American plc (”Anglo American”) announces the decision by Phil Mitchell, Group Director – HR and Public Affairs, to step down from his position and retire from Anglo American for personal reasons, with immediate effect. Anglo American will now begin a search for Mr Mitchell’s successor to fill the role of Group Director – Human Resources.
Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: “Phil Mitchell joined Anglo American during 2014 and we respect his decision to take a step back. In his short time with us, Phil’s deep understanding and experience of the mining industry has helped us to formulate our organisational design to drive greater effectiveness that we are implementing across the Group. We wish him well for the future.”
Anik Michaud, Group Director – Corporate Communication, will lead a revised function which will include Corporate Communication and Government and Social Affairs. Anik Michaud’s new role as Group Director – Corporate Relations is effective immediately.