By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
AngloGold Ashanti announced that Maria Ramos, independent non-executive director and chairman of the Board of Directors, has elected not to stand for re-election at the upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders on 28 May 2024.
Ramos served as director of AngloGold Ashanti since June 1, 2019 and Chairman since December 5, 2020.
“We are grateful for Maria’s enormous contribution to AngloGold Ashanti during her tenure as Chairman,” said AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon. “She has exemplified the highest levels of ethics, governance and strategic guidance, while being a great support to me in my role. We wish her the very best and every success in her new endeavours.”
The Board of Directors has voted unanimously to appoint Jochen Tilk as Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from 28 May 2024, subject to his re-election at the AGM.
Tilk has been a nonexecutive director for AngloGold since January 2019 and is also chairperson of the board’s investment committee.
Tilk, who holds a master’s degree in mining engineering, has deep experience in the global mining sector. He was previously Executive Director of Nutrien Inc., a Canadian global supplier of agricultural goods and services. He is the former President and CEO of Potash Corp., a large producer of crop nutrients.
“On behalf of the board I thank Maria for her impactful and principled leadership. During her tenure AGA has made tremendous strides in advancing its strategy and delivering on its objectives, through a new talented and effective leadership team,” said Rhidwaan Gasant, AngloGold Ashanti’s lead independent director.
“We are privileged to have someone of Jochen’s experience and track record, with strong institutional and industry knowledge, to lead the board and represent the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders. I would like to congratulate Jochen and wish him every success in his new role.”
The group also announced that Maria Richter, a nonexecutive director of the board since January 2015 has also elected not to stand for re-election at the AGM in May. Subject to his re-election at the AGM, Albert Garner has been appointed to replace Richter as chair of the compensation and human resources committee.