Anglo American plc announced the appointment of Matt Walker as CEO of its Marketing business, following Peter Whitcutt's decision to step down after 33 years with Anglo American. Matt will take up his new role and join Anglo American's Executive Leadership Team, with effect from 1 December 2023. Matt Walker joined Anglo American's finance team in 2007 and has served as group Head of Corporate Finance since 2021, following three years as Group Treasurer.

He has held a number of senior finance and other roles across Anglo American, including as CFO of the copper business in Chile. Matt Walkeris Group Head of Corporate Finance at Anglo American, leading capital allocation and integrated planning, as well as the M&A transaction team. Matt joined Anglo American's finance team in 2007 and has held a number of senior finance and other roles across Anglo American, including as CFO of the copper business in Chile.

Between 2019 and 2021, he served as Group Treasurer responsible for the Group's bank and debt market funding, including initiating two innovative sustainability linked financing projects. Matt is a Chartered Accuntant and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Economic History from the University of Warwick, UK.