South32 names Matthew Daley deputy CEO ahead of leadership shift

Big leadership call. Bigger implications for the metals value chain as South32 makes alterations to its leadership team by welcoming Matthew Daley as part of it. He has been selected to take on the role of the new Deputy Chief Executive Officer at South32.

Matthew Daley has extensive operational and leadership experience within the mining and metals sector, as he has been working in various countries and with different commodities.

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He has joined South32 after he concluded his time at Anglo American plc, a major British multinational mining company, where he served as the Technical and Operations Director and was part of the executive leadership team as well.

In the months to come, the newly appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer plans to tour the firm’s operations globally and connect with employees and stakeholders to deepen his understanding of the company.

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In the initial phase of taking charge of the newly appointed role, Mr Daley will be closely collaborating with the current CEO, Graham Kerr, and the South32 leadership team to take over as CEO when Mr Kerr steps down later this year. 

In addition to this, Mr Kerr will keep steering the firm’s strategy, which shall be widely focused on enhancing safety performance and continuing the transformation of the company’s portfolio. 

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