Al Cook
CEO De Beers Group
Al Cook became Chief Executive Officer of De Beers Group in February 2023.
Al brings extensive leadership expertise to De Beers Group, having previously been Executive Vice President, Exploration and Production International at Equinor, where he led Equinor’s multi-billion dollar global E&P business across Africa, the Americas and Europe. He previously led Equinor's global strategy and business development, developing the company’s net zero strategy.
Before joining Equinor, Al had a 20 year career at BP, where his final role was Chief of Staff to the CEO. This included working with the World Economic Forum to address the challenge of climate change, setting up the Oil & Gas Climate Initiative and supporting diversity programmes across the energy industry.
Al holds an MA in Natural Sciences from St. John’s College, Cambridge University and in 2005 completed the International Executive Programme at INSEAD.
Al is a Trustee of the Power of Nutrition charity, a Fellow of the Energy Institute and a Fellow of the Geological Society of London.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Country Showcase – Republic of Angola
The Angola Mining Business Forum will outline the current opportunities, as well as mapping the geological, legislative and investment changes being undertaken to enrich the upcoming and existing mining opportunities in
Sessions will focus on the geological and mining potential, legislative frameworks, investment opportunities and diamond trade and business growth
Technical presentations will delve into prospecting activities by external partners, with particular focus on the ALL, Niobium & Base Metals projects
Tuesday 04 February 10:30 - 12:00 CTICC2
Intergovernmental Summit Track 1
The Angola Mining Business Forum will outline the current opportunities, as well as mapping the geological, legislative and investment changes being undertaken to enrich the upcoming and existing mining opportunities in
Sessions will focus on the geological and mining potential, legislative frameworks, investment opportunities and diamond trade and business growth
Technical presentations will delve into prospecting activities by external partners, with particular focus on the ALL, Niobium & Base Metals projects