Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo Nominated for Election to Barrick Board of Directors
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has nominated two industry veterans to its Board of Directors for election at the May 6, 2025 shareholders meeting. Ben van Beurden, former Shell CEO, brings 40 years of energy sector experience, notably leading Shell's transformation into a diversified energy company with focus on natural gas and renewables. He currently serves as KKR's senior advisor for energy transition investments and holds board positions at Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Clariant.
Pekka Vauramo, former Metso CEO, brings extensive mining and logistics expertise. He led the successful Metso-Outotec merger in 2020, creating a sustainable technologies leader in minerals processing. His experience includes CEO roles at Finnair and leadership positions at Cargotec, Sandvik, and Outokumpu. He currently chairs boards at Huhtamaki Oyj and Valmet Oyj.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) ha nominato due veterani del settore nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione per l'elezione durante l'assemblea degli azionisti del 6 maggio 2025. Ben van Beurden, ex CEO di Shell, porta con sé 40 anni di esperienza nel settore energetico, avendo guidato la trasformazione di Shell in un'azienda energetica diversificata con un focus sul gas naturale e le energie rinnovabili. Attualmente, è senior advisor di KKR per gli investimenti nella transizione energetica e ricopre ruoli nel consiglio di amministrazione di Mercedes-Benz Group AG e Clariant.
Pekka Vauramo, ex CEO di Metso, porta un'ampia esperienza nel settore minerario e nella logistica. Ha guidato la fusione di successo tra Metso e Outotec nel 2020, creando un leader nelle tecnologie sostenibili per la lavorazione dei minerali. La sua esperienza include ruoli di CEO in Finnair e posizioni di leadership in Cargotec, Sandvik e Outokumpu. Attualmente presiede i consigli di amministrazione di Huhtamaki Oyj e Valmet Oyj.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) ha nominado a dos veteranos de la industria para su Junta Directiva para su elección en la reunión de accionistas del 6 de mayo de 2025. Ben van Beurden, ex CEO de Shell, aporta 40 años de experiencia en el sector energético, destacándose por haber liderado la transformación de Shell en una empresa energética diversificada con enfoque en gas natural y energías renovables. Actualmente, es asesor senior de KKR para inversiones en transición energética y ocupa puestos en la junta de Mercedes-Benz Group AG y Clariant.
Pekka Vauramo, ex CEO de Metso, aporta una amplia experiencia en minería y logística. Lideró la exitosa fusión de Metso-Outotec en 2020, creando un líder en tecnologías sostenibles para el procesamiento de minerales. Su experiencia incluye roles como CEO en Finnair y posiciones de liderazgo en Cargotec, Sandvik y Outokumpu. Actualmente preside las juntas de Huhtamaki Oyj y Valmet Oyj.
바릭 골드 (NYSE:GOLD)는 2025년 5월 6일 주주 총회에서 선출될 이사회를 위해 두 명의 업계 베테랑을 지명했습니다. 벤 반 비어든은 전 셸 CEO로, 40년의 에너지 분야 경험을 가지고 있으며, 셸을 천연가스와 재생 가능 에너지를 중심으로 다각화된 에너지 회사로 변화시키는 데 기여했습니다. 현재 그는 KKR의 에너지 전환 투자에 대한 수석 고문으로 활동하고 있으며, 메르세데스-벤츠 그룹 AG와 클라리안트의 이사직을 맡고 있습니다.
펙카 바우라모는 전 메트소 CEO로, 광업 및 물류 분야에서 폭넓은 전문성을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 2020년 메트소-아우토텍의 성공적인 합병을 이끌어내어 광물 가공 분야의 지속 가능한 기술 리더를 창출했습니다. 그의 경험은 핀에어의 CEO 역할과 카르고텍, 샌드빅, 아우토쿰푸에서의 리더십 직책을 포함합니다. 현재 그는 후타마키 OYJ와 발메트 OYJ의 이사회 의장을 맡고 있습니다.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) a nommé deux vétérans de l'industrie à son conseil d'administration pour élection lors de l'assemblée des actionnaires du 6 mai 2025. Ben van Beurden, ancien PDG de Shell, apporte 40 ans d'expérience dans le secteur de l'énergie, ayant notamment dirigé la transformation de Shell en une entreprise énergétique diversifiée axée sur le gaz naturel et les énergies renouvelables. Il est actuellement conseiller senior de KKR pour les investissements dans la transition énergétique et occupe des postes au conseil d'administration de Mercedes-Benz Group AG et Clariant.
Pekka Vauramo, ancien PDG de Metso, apporte une vaste expertise en matière d'exploitation minière et de logistique. Il a dirigé la fusion réussie entre Metso et Outotec en 2020, créant un leader en technologies durables pour le traitement des minéraux. Son expérience comprend des rôles de PDG chez Finnair et des postes de direction chez Cargotec, Sandvik et Outokumpu. Il est actuellement président des conseils d'administration de Huhtamaki Oyj et Valmet Oyj.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) hat zwei Branchenveteranen für seinen Vorstand zur Wahl bei der Hauptversammlung der Aktionäre am 6. Mai 2025 nominiert. Ben van Beurden, ehemaliger CEO von Shell, bringt 40 Jahre Erfahrung im Energiesektor mit, insbesondere in der Leitung der Transformation von Shell zu einem diversifizierten Energieunternehmen mit Fokus auf Erdgas und erneuerbare Energien. Derzeit ist er Senior Advisor von KKR für Investitionen in den Energiewandel und hat Aufsichtsratspositionen bei der Mercedes-Benz Group AG und Clariant inne.
Pekka Vauramo, ehemaliger CEO von Metso, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung in den Bereichen Bergbau und Logistik mit. Er leitete die erfolgreiche Fusion von Metso-Outotec im Jahr 2020 und schuf einen führenden Anbieter nachhaltiger Technologien in der Mineralverarbeitung. Zu seinen Erfahrungen zählen CEO-Positionen bei Finnair sowie Führungspositionen bei Cargotec, Sandvik und Outokumpu. Derzeit ist er Vorsitzender der Aufsichtsräte von Huhtamaki Oyj und Valmet Oyj.
- Addition of high-profile executives with extensive industry experience
- Van Beurden's expertise in energy transition and strategic transformation
- Vauramo's proven track record in mining sector and successful M&A execution
- Enhanced board expertise in sustainable business practices and global markets
- None.
TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has nominated Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo for election to its Board of Directors at the company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 6, 2025.
Ben van Beurden, former chief executive of Shell, brings four decades of global experience 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 a strong emphasis on natural gas and renewable energy investments. This transformation placed Shell among the top quartile of investors in energy transition. Mr. van Beurden is recognized for his strategic decision to simplify Shell's shareholding structure and consolidate the company’s headquarters in London, benefiting shareholders and streamlining the organization. In addition to his leadership at Shell, Mr. van Beurden currently serves as senior advisor of energy transition investments at KKR, is an independent member of the Board of Supervisors of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and was recently elected chairman of Clariant, a Swiss listed multinational specialty chemicals company.
Pekka Vauramo brings a wealth of leadership experience from the mining, logistics and services sectors. Most recently he served as chief executive of Metso, where he played a key role in the successful merger with Outotec in 2020, creating a leader in sustainable technologies for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries. Under his leadership, Metso Outotec strengthened its market position by divesting non-core assets, acquiring competitors and focusing on improving culture, customer satisfaction and profitability. Mr. Vauramo also served as CEO of Finnair, where he oversaw a significant financial turnaround and expanded the airline’s reach into new Asian markets. His experience spans leadership roles at Cargotec, Sandvik and Outokumpu, where he honed his expertise in the mining sector, particularly in base metals. Additionally, Mr. Vauramo has extensive board experience, currently serving as chairman of the boards of Huhtamaki Oyj and Valmet Oyj, and as a member of the board of Nokian Renkaat Oyj, all Finnish listed companies.
Barrick chairman John Thornton said Messrs. van Beurden and Vauramo would bring valuable insights to the Board’s deliberations. “Both bring exceptional leadership, a global perspective and deep industry knowledge that will be instrumental in driving Barrick’s strategy forward. Their expertise in sustainable business practices, operational excellence and global market understanding will support our commitment to delivering long-term value to shareholders, while maintaining our leadership in responsible mining.”
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