BHP is set to welcome a new non-executive director to its board from April.
Ross McEwan will join the team from April 3, bringing 30 years of executive experience with expertise in capital allocation, risk management and complex regulatory environments.
McEwan has held top jobs across the globe, including as the chief executive officer of the National Bank of Australia since 2019, and as group chief executive officer of the Royal Bank of Scotland from 2013 to 2019.
Prior to this, McEwan also held executive roles at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, First NZ Capital Securities, and the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia.
“We are delighted to announce that Ross McEwan will join BHP,” BHP chair Ken MacKenzie said.
“Ross brings a strong focus on people and culture, technology and innovation and has deep experience in capital allocation and value creation. Ross has worked closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, governments and regulators and brings a global perspective.
“He has a deep understanding of organisational transformation and brings a very strong focus on the customer and technology as a driver of change. We look forward to welcoming Ross to the board on April 3 2024.”
BHP recently made a set of sweeping changes to its executive team with the appointment of a new chief financial officer, chief commercial officer, and chief technical officer in December.
The major’s previous chief commercial officer, Vandita Pant, became chief financial officer, BHP president of Americas Rag Udd was appointed as chief commercial officer, and BHP chief development officer Johan van Jaarsveld was appointed as chief technical officer.
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