Ben van Beurden Appointed Lead Director of Barrick, Succeeding Stalwart Brett Harvey in the Position
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) has appointed former Shell CEO Ben van Beurden as Lead Independent Director, succeeding Brett Harvey who held the position since 2013. Van Beurden, who joined Barrick's Board in May 2025, brings nearly four decades of experience in energy and natural resources sectors.
During his tenure at Shell, van Beurden led the company's transformation from an oil-focused business to a diversified energy leader. He currently serves as a senior advisor at KKR, board member at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, and Chairman of Clariant. Brett Harvey, who has been on Barrick's board since 2005, will continue as a board member.
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) ha nominato l'ex AD di Shell, Ben van Beurden, come Presidente degli amministratori indipendenti (Lead Independent Director), succedendo a Brett Harvey, che ricopriva la carica dal 2013. Van Beurden, entrato nel Board di Barrick a maggio 2025, vanta quasi quattro decenni di esperienza nei settori dell'energia e delle risorse naturali.
Durante la sua carriera in Shell, van Beurden ha guidato la trasformazione dell'azienda, facendola passare da un orientamento esclusivo al petrolio a quello di leader energetico diversificato. Attualmente è senior advisor presso KKR, membro del consiglio di amministrazione di Mercedes-Benz Group AG e presidente di Clariant. Brett Harvey, presente nel consiglio di Barrick dal 2005, continuerà a ricoprire il ruolo di membro del board.
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) ha nombrado al ex consejero delegado de Shell, Ben van Beurden, como Director Independiente Principal (Lead Independent Director), en sustitución de Brett Harvey, que ocupaba el puesto desde 2013. Van Beurden, que se incorporó al consejo de Barrick en mayo de 2025, aporta casi cuatro décadas de experiencia en los sectores de la energía y los recursos naturales.
Durante su etapa en Shell, van Beurden lideró la transformación de la compañía, pasando de centrarse en el petróleo a convertirse en un líder energético diversificado. Actualmente es asesor sénior en KKR, miembro del consejo de administración de Mercedes-Benz Group AG y presidente de Clariant. Brett Harvey, que forma parte del consejo de Barrick desde 2005, continuará como consejero.
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B)는 전 Shell CEO인 Ben van Beurden를 수석 독립 이사(Lead Independent Director)로 임명했다고 밝혔다. 그는 2013년부터 이 직을 맡았던 브렛 하비(Brett Harvey)의 후임이다. 반 뷰어던은 2025년 5월 Barrick 이사회에 합류했으며 에너지 및 천연자원 분야에서 거의 40년에 달하는 경험을 보유하고 있다.
Shell 재직 시절 반 뷰어던은 회사가 석유 중심에서 다각화된 에너지 선도 기업으로 전환하는 것을 주도했다. 현재 그는 KKR의 선임 고문, Mercedes-Benz Group AG 이사회 멤버, Clariant의 회장을 맡고 있다. 브렛 하비는 2005년부터 Barrick 이사회에 몸담아 왔으며 앞으로도 이사로 계속 활동할 예정이다.
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) a nommé l'ancien PDG de Shell, Ben van Beurden, au poste de Directeur indépendant principal (Lead Independent Director), succédant à Brett Harvey, en poste depuis 2013. Van Beurden, qui a rejoint le conseil d'administration de Barrick en mai 2025, apporte près de quarante ans d'expérience dans les secteurs de l'énergie et des ressources naturelles.
Au cours de son mandat chez Shell, van Beurden a piloté la transformation de l'entreprise, qui est passée d'une activité axée sur le pétrole à un rôle de leader énergétique diversifié. Il est actuellement conseiller principal chez KKR, administrateur de Mercedes-Benz Group AG et président de Clariant. Brett Harvey, membre du conseil de Barrick depuis 2005, restera administrateur.
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) hat den ehemaligen Shell-CEO Ben van Beurden zum leitenden unabhängigen Direktor (Lead Independent Director) ernannt und damit Brett Harvey nachfolgen lassen, der die Position seit 2013 innehatte. Van Beurden, der im Mai 2025 in den Barrick-Vorstand eingetreten ist, bringt fast vier Jahrzehnte Erfahrung in den Bereichen Energie und natürliche Ressourcen mit.
Während seiner Zeit bei Shell leitete van Beurden die Transformation des Unternehmens von einem ölzentrierten Geschäft zu einem diversifizierten Energieführer. Derzeit fungiert er als Senior Advisor bei KKR, ist Vorstandsmitglied der Mercedes-Benz Group AG und Chairman von Clariant. Brett Harvey, der seit 2005 im Barrick-Vorstand sitzt, wird dem Board weiterhin als Mitglied angehören.
- Appointment of highly experienced former Shell CEO with proven track record in business transformation
- Strategic addition to strengthen board expertise in sustainable business management
- Continuation of board renewal initiative to enhance leadership capabilities
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TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) today announced that Ben van Beurden has been appointed Lead Independent Director of the Board, succeeding Brett Harvey.
Mr van Beurden, former CEO of Shell, joined Barrick’s Board in May 2025 and brings nearly four decades of global leadership in the energy and natural resources sectors. At Shell, he led the company’s strategic transformation from an oil-focused business to a diversified energy leader, with significant investments in natural gas and renewables. He also streamlined Shell’s structure, consolidated its headquarters in London and positioned the company among the leaders in the energy transition.
In addition to his role at Barrick, Mr van Beurden is a senior advisor on energy transition investments at KKR, an independent member of the Board of Supervisors of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Chairman of Clariant, a Swiss specialty chemicals company.
Brett Harvey has been a member of the Board since 2005 and has served as Lead Director since 2013. Over more than a decade in that role, he has been a driving force in strengthening the company’s governance, fostering board renewal and advancing diversity to better reflect the regions and communities in which Barrick operates. He will continue to serve as a valued member of the Board.
Barrick Chairman John Thornton said: “Brett’s tenure as Lead Director has been marked by exceptional leadership and a steadfast commitment to sound governance.”
He added that Mr van Beurden had already brought valuable insights to the Board’s deliberations and that his appointment as Lead Director would build on that contribution.
“Ben’s strategic acumen, global perspective and deep experience in sustainable business management will further enhance our ability to deliver lasting, responsible value to shareholders,” Thornton said.
Thornton noted that van Beurden’s appointment reflects Barrick’s continued commitment to board renewal as part of a broader ongoing strategic initiative to refresh the Board’s composition and ensure the Company has the leadership needed to navigate the evolving dynamics of the industry.
About Barrick Mining Corporation
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and long-life gold and copper assets in the industry — including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines — Barrick’s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘B’ and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘ABX’.
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