Barrick Mining has appointed Mark Hill as chief operating officer and interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Mark Bristow.
Hill, who is currently responsible for Barrick’s Latam and Asia Pacific regions, is a seasoned mining executive with 30 years of experience. He joined Barrick in 2006 and has experience in strategy, corporate development and leading major projects across the world.
“On behalf of the board, I want to thank Mark for his leadership of Barrick. During his tenure, Mark strengthened our portfolio and helped position Barrick as a leading global producer of gold and copper. As a result, the company is well-positioned for the next phase of our growth and value creation for all shareholders. We wish Mark the very best for his future,” said John Thornton, board chairman.
“We are delighted to welcome Mark Hill as group COO and interim president and CEO. His caliber, experience and deep knowledge of the company will ensure we maintain momentum. The board is committed to both finding the right leader to fully capitalize on Barrick’s world-class assets and capabilities, and to driving improved performance, growth and shareholder value.”
The board of directors’ Search Committee has begun a process with the support of a leading executive search firm to identify a permanent president and CEO.
Source: Barrick Mining