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BHP Approached Anglo American Chief Mark Cutifani for CEO Role

  • Cutifani rebuffed the advances so far, people familiar say
  • It’s expected BHP CEO Mackenzie could step down next year
Mark Cutifani, chief executive officer of Anglo American Plc

Mark Cutifani, chief executive officer of Anglo American Plc

Photographer: Carla Gottgens/Bloomberg

BHP Group has talked to Anglo American Plc Chief Executive Officer Mark Cutifani about running for the top job at the company, according to people familiar with the matter.

BHP made the approaches earlier this year and again more recently, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the process is confidential. Cutifani rebuffed the company’s advances so far, they said. BHP favors an internal hire, but also wants to speak with external candidates, the people said.