The Board of Anglo American Platinum is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Stephen Pearce as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 January 2018. Mr Pearce is the Finance Director of Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) and is being appointed onto the Company’s board as a shareholder representative of Anglo American.
Stephen Pearce, 53 years old, has been Finance Director of Anglo American since April 2017. Prior to that, he served as CFO of Fortescue Metals Group, the Australia-based and listed iron ore producer, since 2010, playing a major role in steering the company through a period of major investment and strong growth. The Board welcomes Mr Pearce and looks forward to the experience and knowledge he will contribute to the board.
Mr René Médori, former Finance Director of Anglo American, will be retiring from the Company’s board at the end of the current financial year, 31 December 2017.
The Board thanks Mr Médori for his valuable contribution and guidance during the last 10 years and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.