Anglo American Plc and Teck Resources Ltd. have named the executive leadership team that will lead Anglo Teck Plc, the company to be created through their planned merger announced on 9 September 2025, marking another step toward completing one of the mining industry’s biggest combinations.

The appointments will take effect once the merger closes, subject to final regulatory approvals, which the companies still expect to receive between September 2026 and March 2027.

The leadership team brings together executives from both companies as Anglo American and Teck prepare to combine their copper, iron ore, zinc and crop nutrients businesses under a single management structure.

Wanblad leads combined mining group

Duncan Wanblad, Anglo American’s chief executive, will become CEO of Anglo Teck. Teck CEO Jonathan Price will serve as deputy CEO and chief strategy officer, while John Heasley will take the role of chief financial officer. Ruben Fernandes will become chief operating officer.

The remaining executive team includes Ian Anderson as chief people officer, Lyndon Arnall as chief legal and sustainability officer, Alison Atkinson as chief technical officer and CEO of crop nutrients, Karla Mills as chief projects officer, and Matt Walker as CEO of marketing.

Nolitha Fakude will remain chair of Anglo Teck’s management board in South Africa, reporting directly to Wanblad.

The companies also confirmed their regional operating leaders. Brock Gill will oversee Canada and the U.S., Tony Power will lead Peru, Ana Sanches will head Brazil, Dale Webb will oversee Chile, and Mpumi Zikalala will continue as CEO of Kumba Iron Ore, all reporting to Fernandes.

“Announcing Anglo Teck’s future executive leadership team marks another major milestone as we move toward combining these two companies,” Wanblad said. He said the combined leadership brings together operational, financial and technical expertise that will help establish Anglo Teck from its headquarters in Canada.

Price described the appointments as “a significant next step” in building a global copper producer, saying the team provides continuity while positioning the business for long-term growth.

Board, transition plans and merger benefits

The companies said the full board will be confirmed before the merger closes. As previously announced, current Teck Chair Sheila Murray will chair Anglo Teck, while Wanblad, Price and Heasley will serve as executive directors. Anglo American Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer Richard Price will join the board as a non-executive director.

Tom McCulley, Anglo American’s chief technical officer, will remain as a special adviser to the CEO before retiring in 2027. De Beers CEO Al Cook will continue reporting to Wanblad while the sale of De Beers is completed. Jeff Hanman will become chief integration officer and Nic Hooper will remain chief corporate development officer.

Wanblad acknowledged that combining two companies would involve difficult decisions for some senior leaders but said both businesses remain focused on operating safely and delivering on existing commitments until the transaction closes.

The combined miner is expected to generate about $800 million in annual pre-tax cost synergies by the fourth year after completion, with roughly 80% achieved by the end of the second year. Anglo Teck also expects operational integration at the Collahuasi and Quebrada Blanca mines in Chile to generate about $1.4 billion in average annual pre-tax EBITDA revenue synergies between 2030 and 2049.

Anglo Teck expands global footprint

Headquartered in Vancouver, Anglo Teck will maintain corporate offices in London and Johannesburg while continuing to operate country offices and marketing hubs across its global business.

Founded in 1917, Anglo American reported first-half 2026 revenue of $9.93 billion, up 11% from a year earlier, while underlying EBITDA rose 35% to $4 billion. Its copper business generated $2.9 billion in EBITDA and iron ore contributed $1.2 billion.

Vancouver-based Teck Resources, founded in 1913, is one of Canada’s largest producers of copper, zinc and specialty metals.