Anglo American Chief Executive Appointed Chairman of De Beers
July 18, 13
(IDEX Online News) – Mark Cutifani, chief executive of Anglo American plc, has been appointed chairman of the De Beers Group with immediate effect. He replaces former Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll who stepped down in October 2012.
“De Beers is delighted to gain a chairman with Mark’s operational experience and track record for leading large organizations,” said Philippe Mellier, CEO of the De Beers Group.
Prior to taking up his role as chief executive at Anglo American, Cutifani – a mining engineer – was CEO of AngloGold Ashanti.
Anglo American holds an 85-percent stake in De Beers.