Anglo American has recently appointed Ruben Fernandes as CEO of Anglo American in Brazil. In addition to his current role as CEO of Anglo Americanâs Nickel and Niobium & Phosphates businesses, Ruben Fernandes will also lead the Iron Ore Brazil business (Minas-Rio), with effect 20 June 2016.
Ruben Fernandes will continue to report to Duncan Wanblad (CEO of Base Metals & Minerals) in respect of the Nickel and Niobium & Phosphates businesses. Duncan Wanblad, CEO of Base Metals & Minerals, said: âWe congratulate Ruben Fernandes on his appointment to lead our Brazilian businesses. While we are currently progressing divestment processes for our Nickel and Niobium & Phosphates businesses, Ruben is well placed to provide leadership across Anglo Americanâs interests in Brazil.â?