Duncan Wanblad
Chief Executive Anglo American
As Chief Executive, Duncan brings to the Board more than 30 years of global mining experience and a deep understanding of Anglo American, its culture and context.
Duncan leads the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), having served as a member since 2009, and is Chairman of De Beers. From 2016 to 2022, Duncan was Group Director – Strategy and Business Development, also serving as CEO of our Base Metals business from 2013 to 2019. Until 2022, he chaired the Anglo American Foundation.
Between 2009 and 2013, Duncan held the position of Group Director – Other Mining and Industrial, responsible for a global portfolio of mining and industrial businesses for disposal or turnaround to maximise shareholder value. He was appointed CEO of our Copper operations in 2008, prior to which he served as joint interim CEO of Anglo American Platinum in 2007 (having served on the board since 2004). From 2004 to 2007, Duncan was Executive Director of Projects and Engineering at Anglo American Platinum. Duncan began his career at Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company Limited in 1990.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Leader Spotlight – Anglo American
Hear from one of Africa’s pioneering leaders of change as they share their vision, and actions, for future-proofing Africa’s mining sector
Monday 03 February 13:45 - 14:05 CTICC1
Disruptive Discussions
Hear from one of Africa’s pioneering leaders of change as they share their vision, and actions, for future-proofing Africa’s mining sector
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg
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