24 June 2009
Professor Karel van Miert passes away
Anglo American is saddened to hear the news that Professor Karel van Miert, a Director of the Board since 2002, passed away on June 22.
Anglo American is saddened to hear the news that Professor Karel
van Miert, a Director of the Board since 2002, passed away on June
22.
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman of Anglo American plc, said:
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the news of
Karel’s death. Fellow Board members will miss his quiet but
persistent approach to issues, and his sense of humour. We have
lost a good friend and have sent our condolences to his wife Carla
and the family.
Karel’s long experience first as a member of the European
Parliament and then for ten years as a member of the European
Commission meant he brought tremendous knowledge of government,
regulatory and competition issues that Anglo American needs to
address in our business. He also took a lively interest in all
Board matters and was involved in the audit, nomination and safety
and sustainable development committees, bringing the experience of
the many other major boards on which he served. He will be sorely
missed.”
Andy Hodges
Deputy Secretary
Anglo American plc
23 June 2009
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