Anglo American has announced a streamlined executive leadership structure as it continues to sharpen its focus on core businesses, including copper, iron ore, crop nutrients—and diamonds through De Beers Group.
While the company has completed the demerger of Valterra Platinum and is exiting steelmaking coal and nickel, De Beers remains strategically significant. Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, will continue to be part of Anglo American’s executive leadership team until the planned separation of the diamond business progresses further.
CEO Duncan Wanblad reaffirmed the company’s commitment to simplifying its portfolio, stating, “We are on track to complete the strategic re-shaping of Anglo American.” From 1 July, Al Cook will continue to represent De Beers at the group’s top level, reinforcing its integral role during this transitional phase.