Anglo American plc announced a number of senior management changes following the decision to divide the management of its global Base Metals business from its Strategy and Business Development activities. Duncan Wanblad will focus solely on his role as Group Director of Strategy and Business Development and Ruben Fernandes, currently CEO of Anglo American in Brazil, will succeed Duncan Wanblad as CEO of Base Metals, effective 1 March 2019. Wilfred (Bill) Bruijn is appointed CEO of Anglo American in Brazil, succeeding Ruben Fernandes and reporting to Seamus French, CEO of Bulk Commodities. Bill brings more than 25 years of experience in the mining industry, most recently as CEO of Mineração Usiminas. He joins Anglo American on 4 January 2019 and will work with Ruben on the transition before taking up his role on 1 March 2019. Ruben Fernandes will join the Group Management Committee of Anglo American upon taking up his new role.