Sims (ASX:SGM) has announced a series of executive leadership changes following the transition of Managing Director, ANZ Metal John Glyde to retirement after 42 years with the company.
Effective 1 July 2026, Glyde will step down from his current executive duties but will remain through mid-calendar 2027 to focus on strategic priorities, reporting directly to CEO Stephen Mikkelsen.
As part of the planned succession, Rob Thompson, currently President, North America Metal, has been appointed President, Global Sims Metal, effective 1 July 2026.
Thompson, who joined the executive team in 2022, will assume responsibility for all global metal operations.
Concurrently, Ingrid Sinclair is stepping down from her role as President, Sims Lifecycle Services after 19 years with the company. The company notes a search for her successor has commenced.
Additionally, Jeff Wysocki has been appointed Group CTO, effective 1 May 2026.
Wysocki joins Sims from The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), with over 30 years of global technology and digital transformation experience.
The position will join the executive leadership team to drive technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital capabilities across global operations.
CEO Stephen Mikkelsen thanked the departing executives for their contributions and talked about the leadership changes at Sims.
“We thank John and Ingrid for their significant contributions to Sims and welcome Rob and Jeff to their new roles,” Mikkelsen says.
“These appointments and transitions position the company well to continue executing its strategic priorities and pursuing future growth opportunities.”
Sims is focused on metal recycling and providing circular solutions for technology, operating over 150 facilities across 13 countries.
Write to Paula Fabe at Mining.com.au
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