15th Jun 2005 11:00
Anglo American PLC15 June 2005 News Release 15 June 2005 Anglo American names new non-executive director Anglo American plc (Anglo American) announces that at a meeting held yesterday,the board resolved to appoint Mr Peter Woicke as a non-executive director witheffect from 1st January 2006. Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman of Anglo American, said: "I am delighted thatPeter has agreed to join the board. His wide international experience of thecapital markets, developing countries and sustainability issues will be of greatvalue to us." Mr Woicke said: "I am very much looking forward to contributing to AngloAmerican's continued success as a recognised leader in many fields." For further information: Anglo American - LondonInvestor Relations Media RelationsCharles Gordon Kate AindowTel: +44 207 968 8933 Tel: +44 207 968 8619 Anglo American - JohannesburgInvestor Relations Media RelationsAnne Dunn Daniel NgwepeTel: +27 11 638 4730 Tel: +27 11 638 2267 Notes to Editors: Peter Woicke From 1999 until the end of January this year, Peter Woicke was Executive VicePresident of the International Finance Corporation, the largest multilateralprovider of loans and equity to the private sector in the emerging markets.Peter was also managing director of the World Bank. During his tenure, hefocused on expanding IFC's role as a capital provider, particularly in frontiercountries and high-impact sectors, such as domestic financial markets,infrastructure, information technology, health and education, and small andmedium enterprises. Under his leadership, IFC expanded the provision ofenvironmental and social know-how to its clients through its SustainabilityInitiative. Before joining IFC, Peter held numerous positions over nearly 30 years with J.P.Morgan. These included heading the banking division of an affiliate in Beirutand leading the global oil and gas group. For two years, he was responsible forJ.P. Morgan's information technology staff of some 6,000. His career ininternational finance includes experience in Latin America and the Middle East.He was also chairman of J.P. Morgan Securities Asia and a member of J.P.Morgan's executive management group. Anglo American plc is one of the world's largest mining and natural resourcegroups. With its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, it is a globalleader in platinum group metals, gold and diamonds, with significant interestsin coal, base and ferrous metals, industrial minerals and paper and packaging.The group is geographically diverse, with operations in Africa, Europe, Southand North America, Australia and Asia. (www.angloamerican.co.uk) This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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