Peabody Elects Georganne Hodges and Clayton Walker to Board of Directors

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Peabody (NYSE: BTU) elected Georganne Hodges and Clayton Walker to its Board of Directors, effective November 19, 2025. Ms. Hodges brings nearly 40 years across the energy value chain, CFO and board experience, CPA credentials, and will join the Audit and Nominating & Corporate Governance committees.

Mr. Walker brings 30+ years in mining operations and project development, most recently as Chief Growth and Development Officer, Copper at Rio Tinto, and will join the Health, Safety, Security & Environment and Compensation committees. The board now has 10 members.

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• Adds two directors with six-plus decades of industry experience
• Ms. Hodges adds international energy finance and audit expertise
• Mr. Walker adds major-mining operations and project development experience
• Board increases to 10 members effective November 19, 2025

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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today announced its Board of Directors has elected Georganne Hodges and Clayton Walker as members of the company's Board.

Ms. Hodges is an international board director and former energy chief financial officer with nearly 40 years of experience working across the energy industry value chain. Mr. Walker is a senior executive with more than 30 years' experience in operations and strategic development across complex mining projects with emphasis in North and South America, Australia and Japan.  

"We welcome Ms. Hodges and Mr. Walker to Peabody as we refresh the skills and expertise of the board of directors with their six-plus decades of experience," said Peabody Chairman of the Board Bob Malone. "We are confident that their impressive backgrounds will bring valued and diverse perspectives in energy and mining to the Peabody board."

Ms. Hodges currently serves as an independent Director and Audit Committee member on the Board of PBF Energy; as an independent Director and Audit Committee Chair, Compensation Committee, and Nominating & Governance committee member for National Gas Services Group; as well as the Chairman of the Board for BWC Terminals. Prior to her retirement, she served as Executive Vice President of Motiva Enterprises, a Saudi Aramco company, where she led the Supply, Trading & Logistics business. She also held the position of Chief Financial Officer for Spark Energy, Inc, a publicly traded retail energy company, where she successfully completed the company's IPO in 2014. She began her career in public accounting and is a licensed CPA in Texas and a Certified Director of NACD. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance from the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University.

Mr. Walker recently retired as Chief Growth and Development Officer, Copper at Rio Tinto plc, where he was responsible for safety, operational performance and growth. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for Rio Tinto's Copper product group, where he led global teams focused on growth and decarbonization through a world-class copper portfolio. His responsibilities included oversight of major operations and projects across the Americas, including Rio Tinto Kennecott in Utah and Resolution Copper in Arizona. Prior to joining Copper, he served as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Iron Ore Company of Canada. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Utah.

Ms. Hodges will serve as a member of the Board's Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Walker will serve as a member of the Board's Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Committee and Compensation Committee. With these additions, effective November 19, Peabody's board has 10 members.

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. For further information, visit PeabodyEnergy.com. 

CONTACT:
Mary Compton
pr@peabodyenergy.com

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FAQ

Who did Peabody (BTU) add to its board on November 19, 2025?

Peabody appointed Georganne Hodges and Clayton Walker to its board, effective November 19, 2025.

What committees will Georganne Hodges serve on at Peabody (BTU)?

Ms. Hodges will serve on Peabody's Audit Committee and the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee.

What committee roles will Clayton Walker hold at Peabody (BTU)?

Mr. Walker will serve on the Health, Safety, Security & Environment Committee and the Compensation Committee.

What relevant experience does Georganne Hodges bring to Peabody (BTU)?

Ms. Hodges has nearly 40 years in energy finance and trading, a CPA license, and prior public company CFO and director roles.

What mining experience does Clayton Walker bring to Peabody (BTU)?

Mr. Walker has over 30 years in mining operations and project development, most recently as Chief Growth and Development Officer, Copper at Rio Tinto.

How many directors does Peabody (BTU) have after the November 2025 additions?

With these additions, Peabody's board comprises 10 members, effective November 19, 2025.