John Heasley appointed as Anglo-American Finance Director

John Heasley appointed as Anglo-American Finance Director

By Kagiso Mabunda, Ipfi Mavhunga, Fortune Mothogwane, Khethukuthula Mthembu, Mthobisi Ngubane, and Ratanang Thapelo,

01 September 2023


JOHANNESBURG - Anglo-American company has appointed John Heasley as their new finance director after the retirement of Stephen Pearce.


Stephen’s retirement was announced early this year as the company was involved in making new transitions. 

“it’s been a real privilege to have served as Finance Director as we transformed the quality, resilience and future prospects of Anglo American,” said Stephen Pearce.


His retirement gave an opportunity to employ someone with advanced skills and knowledge to add to the company, such as Mr. Heasley.


Duncan Wanblad, who is the Chief Executive of Anglo American said, “I am delighted that we will welcome John Heasley to Anglo American as Finance Director”.


The Chairman of Anglo American, Stuart Chambers further said, “John Heasley brings great breadth of experience to the role of Finance Director, and we look forward to welcoming him onto our board”.


Mr. Heasley has served as the CFO of the weir Group PLC, which is one of the FTSE 100 listed global engineering company. He has been holding the position of CFO since 2016. John is a qualified accountant, he obtained a BA in Accounting and Economics from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow in the United Kingdom.


John Heasley is expected to join Anglo American before the end of 2023.

 

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