By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Anglo American PLC announced that Hixonia Nyasulu will step down as a non-executive director of the Board, effective December 31, 2025.
Nyasulu has served as an independent non-executive director since November 2019, a tenure of six years. During her time on the board, she also served on the nomination and remuneration committees.
Anglo American stated that Nyasulu is stepping down to “focus on her wider board portfolio”.
Her other current roles include senior independent director of SSE plc, non-executive director and vice chair at Olam Agri Holdings, and a member of the Council on Sustainability Transformation.
Stuart Chambers, chair of Anglo American, thanked Nyasulu for her service.
“We thank Hixonia for her contributions to Anglo American’s board discussions over many years. Her insights drawn from her executive career and global board experience across natural resources, energy and financial services have added richness to our deliberations,” he said.
Following Nyasulu’s departure, the Anglo American board will comprise of the chair, two executive directors (CEO Duncan Wanblad and CFO John Heasley), and seven non-executive directors.