BHP appoints David Lamont as CFO

BHP has announced the appointment of David Lamont as chief financial officer (CFO), effective 1 December 2020.

Lamont has held the position of CFO of ASX-listed global biotech company CSL Limited since January 2016. Prior to joining CSL Lamont was the CFO and an executive director at MMG from 2010. 

He previously served as CFO for several other multinational public companies across a range of industries, including Oz Minerals, PaperlinX and Incitec Pivot.

Lamont also held senior roles at BHP between 2001 and 2006, including CFO of the company’s carbon steel Materials and energy coal businesses. 

He began his career as an accountant at ‘Big Four’ accountancy firm Deloitte and succeeds Peter Beaven who will continue as CFO until 30 November 2020 and will support Lamont with handover into early 2021, after which he will leave BHP.

CEO Mike Henry said: “David has built a strong track record of financial management with publicly traded multinational organisations over many years. 

“He will bring broad global experience across a diverse range of industries, including mining, deep financial knowledge and a clear focus on delivering strong results for the company and shareholders. I welcome David to BHP and look forward to him joining the team.”

Lamont added: “I am delighted to rejoin one of the best companies in the world. 

“BHP has strong values and a robust financial position, making this an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that can generate returns to shareholders over the long term and make a positive difference to local communities and global markets. I look forward to working with Mike and the team.”