Vedanta Appoints Chris Griffith as CEO for Base Metals and President of International Businesses

14 Sep 2023 , 02:37 PM

Vedanta Resources appoints Chris Griffith as the Chief Executive Officer for Base Metals and President of its International Businesses, effective October 2nd, 2023.

Griffith will oversee Vedanta’s international zinc business in South Africa and Namibia, the iron ore business in Liberia, and the entire copper portfolio, including KCM in Zambia, Fujairah in the UAE, and Sterlite Copper in India.

Prior to joining Vedanta, Griffith served as CEO of Gold Fields, where he achieved significant operational improvements, including a 1500% increase in EBITDA during his tenure.

He also held leadership positions at global mining major Anglo American, where he led Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) and Kumba Iron Ore, driving substantial growth and revenue increases.

Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, expressed excitement about Griffith’s appointment and highlighted his alignment with Vedanta’s core values and commitment to sustainability.

In his role as CEO for Base Metals, Griffith will lead Vedanta Zinc International and Vedanta Copper, overseeing operations in Zambia and downstream processing businesses in India and the Middle East.

As President International, Griffith will provide guidance for Vedanta’s global operations, including the iron ore business in Liberia.

Chris Griffith expressed enthusiasm about joining Vedanta and aims to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across Vedanta’s Base Metals businesses and international expansion efforts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from the University of Pretoria.

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