Anglo American plc has appointed Ruben Fernandes as CEO of its Nickel, Niobium, and Phosphates businesses, effective Dec. 1, following Anglo American’s decision to combine the management of the three commodity businesses.
Walter De Simoni, CEO of the Nickel business since 2009, has decided to leave Anglo American to pursue other opportunities. Fernandes, currently CEO of Anglo American’s Niobium and Phosphates businesses, will report to Duncan Wanblad, CEO of the Base Metals and Minerals group.