Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director

Baar, Switzerland
2 February, 2021

Glencore plc announces the appointment of Cynthia Carroll as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect. 

Cynthia Carroll has over 30 years’ experience in the resources sector. She began her career as an exploration geologist at Amoco before joining Alcan. She held various executive roles there culminating in being CEO of the Primary Metal Group, Alcan’s core business. From 2007 to 2013 she served as CEO of Anglo American plc.

Cynthia Carroll is currently a non-executive director of Hitachi, Ltd (TYO: 6501), Baker Hughes Company (NYSE: BKR) and Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSE: PPL). Previous non-executive appointments have included BP and the Sara Lee Corporation. 

Tony Hayward, Chairman, stated:

“The Directors are very pleased to welcome Cynthia Carroll to our Board. She has extensive knowledge of the resources industry as well as strong non-executive director experience. We look forward to benefiting from her insights and contribution to our Board.” 

The only matters requiring disclosure under Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority are the current directorships listed above. 

For further information please contact:

Company Secretarial

John Burton    
t: +41 41 709 26 19    
m: +41 79 944 54 34    
john.burton@glencore.com

Nicola Leigh    
t: +41 41 709 27 55    
m: +41 79 735 39 16    
nicola.leigh@glencore.com

Lionel Mateo    
t: +41 41 709 28 47    
m: +41 79 152 09 05    
lionel.mateo@glencore.com

Investors

Martin Fewings    
t: +41 41 709 28 80    
m: +41 79 737 56 42    
martin.fewings@glencore.com

Media

Charles Watenphul    
t: +41 41 709 24 62    
m: +41 79 904 33 20    
charles.watenphul@glencore.com
            
Glencore LEI: 2138002658CPO9NBH955

Notes for Editors

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 responsibly-sourced commodities that advance everyday life. The Group's operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites and oil production assets.

With a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore's industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 30 marketing offices.

Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore's companies employ around 145,000 people, including contractors.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Our ambition is to be a net zero total emissions company by 2050.

Disclaimer
The companies in which Glencore plc directly and indirectly has an interest are separate and distinct legal entities. In this document, “Glencore”, “Glencore group” and “Group” are used for convenience only where references are made to Glencore plc and its subsidiaries in general. These collective expressions are used for ease of reference only and do not imply any other relationship between the companies.  Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” are also used to refer collectively to members of the Group or to those who work for them. These expressions are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular company or companies.