Brandon Craig

Brandon Craig is the Chief Executive Officer of BHP, the world’s largest mining company. His appointment to CEO followed more than 25 years of senior leadership roles at BHP spanning maintenance and engineering, marketing, human resources and operational management roles in copper, iron ore and coal assets.  Brandon previously served as BHP’s President Americas – leading the company’s growth strategy in future facing commodities in South America, Canada and the United States. During this time, BHP became the world’s largest copper producer and Escondida – the world’s largest copper mine – increased its grade and production guidance through productivity improvements and operational excellence. Prior to this, Brandon led Western Australia Iron Ore, improving operational performance, delivering the South Flank mine development, and increasing BHP’s lead as the lowest cost, highest margin major iron ore producer in the world. Brandon holds a Master’s Degree in Business Leadership and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from the University of Natal.