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Mar 18, 2026 8:01 AM

BHP's Next CEO Prefers Growth, Open To 'Incredibly Compelling' Deals

The leading global miner, BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP), has selected Brandon Craig as its next chief executive officer. He will succeed Mike Henry from July 1, 2026, who will step down after more than six years at the helm.

"We are very pleased an executive of Brandon Craig's calibre and extensive experience has been appointed as our new CEO to lead the execution of our strategy. I am confident that his discipline and focus will continue to drive BHP's high-performance culture and advance the company's unrivalled pipeline of growth options to maximize shareholder returns," Chair Ross McEwan said in the statement.

He added that the company would "recognize the outstanding contribution" of Henry, under whose leadership BHP became safer, more productive, and financially stronger.

The Unexpected Veteran

Craig brings more than 25 years of experience at BHP, having joined the company in 1999. His latest ...