BHP (ASX:BHP) has announced that Brandon Craig will take over as Chief Executive Officer and Director effective 1 July 2026, when Mike Henry steps down following over six years in the role.
The appointment has followed a formal CEO succession process.
Craig brings over 25 years of operational and corporate leadership experience to the role, currently serving as President Americas for the company, leading the growth strategy in future facing commodities across Canada, the US, and South America.
Craig says that he is honoured to succeed Mike Henry as BHP.
“Thanks to his leadership, BHP is well positioned for the future. Mike will be remembered for his strategic decision-making, portfolio transformation, operational excellence, and focus on safety and high-performance culture.”
Outgoing CEO Mike Henry says that he’s proud of his tenure at BHP and what the team has been able to accomplish during this time.
“BHP is a safer and high performing company and is better positioned for future growth,” Henry says.
“We are creating sustainable long-term value for our shareholders, our supply chain, partners, and our communities. Brandon is an excellent choice as CEO, and I wish him every success in the role.”
During Mike Henry’s time as CEO, he has led the company towards a simpler, more streamlined, resilient, and growth-oriented portfolio.
BHP has established itself as the world’s largest copper producer, with over half of the company’s recent half year earnings coming from copper, as the company has streamlined toward more future-facing commodities.
BHP is a global leader in the resources space, working across more than 90 locations globally.
Write to Amy Rotman at Mining.com.au
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