25 February 2011
Nicky Oppenheimer to retire from Anglo American Board
Anglo American plc announces that Nicky Oppenheimer has notified the Board of his wish to retire from his position as a non-executive director, after 37 years on the Board of Anglo American plc and its predecessor companies. Mr Oppenheimer will step down from the Board at the conclusion of Anglo American’s Annual General Meeting to be held on 21 April 2011.
Sir John Parker, Chairman of Anglo American, said: “On
behalf of the Board, I would like to express our thanks to Nicky
for his significant contribution to Anglo American over so many
years. Anglo American’s origins in South Africa more than 90
years ago lay in the hands of Nicky’s grandfather and that
legacy lives on. Sir Ernest’s commitment that Anglo American
should make a positive and sustainable difference to the
communities around its mining operations remains deeply embedded in
the way we do business. We will miss Nicky’s wise
counsel, sound business sense and integrity. We wish him well
and look forward to a continued strong relationship through our
respective interests in De Beers”.
Nicky Oppenheimer said: “Anglo American has been in the
psyche of every member of my family since the company was founded
nearly a century ago. During my 40 years with Anglo, first as an
employee and then as a director, I have been lucky enough to
participate in many transformational decisions. However there comes
a time when it is right to stand aside and allow others to carry
the baton. For me that time is now. Anglo American is a remarkable
company, with a great heritage, and I wish the Board and the
executive team every success in the future.”
United Kingdom
James Wyatt-Tilby, Media
Relations
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759
South Africa
Pranill Ramchander, Media
Relations
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592
Notes to editors:
Anglo American plc is one
of the world’s largest mining companies, is headquartered in
the UK and listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges.
Anglo American’s portfolio of mining businesses spans
precious metals and minerals – in which it is a global leader
in both platinum and diamonds; base metals – copper and
nickel; and bulk commodities – iron ore, metallurgical coal
and thermal coal. Anglo American is committed to the highest
standards of safety and responsibility across all its businesses
and geographies and to making a sustainable difference in the
development of the communities around its operations. The
company’s mining operations and extensive pipeline of growth
projects are located in southern Africa, South America, Australia,
North America and Asia.
www.angloamerican.com
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