Duncan Wanblad FREng 

Chief Executive, Anglo American plc 

Duncan Wanblad has a distinguished track record in large-scale project delivery and strategic leadership in the engineering and mining disciplines, which has resulted in substantial social and shareholder value creation in a career spanning more than 30 years. Notable achievements include the development of the Quell Aveco copper project in Peru, as well as leading the strategic development and implementation of other major mining projects. As Chief Executive of Anglo American plc, he is accountable for the sustainable technical, social, and financial impact of an organisation of ~100,000 involved in the discovery and development of large-scale mineral deposits spanning six continents.