ABOUT US
Board of Directors
Vladimir Kim (51)
Chairman
Vladimir Kim (51)
Chairman
Appointment:
Joined the Group in 1995 and became Chairman in 2005.
Nationality: Kazakhstani
Skills and experience
Vladimir Kim joined the Group in 1995, when he was appointed managing director and chief executive officer of Zhezkazgantsvetmet JSC and was elected chairman of the board of directors of that company in December 2000. He was appointed Chairman of the Company in 2005 prior to its listing on the London Stock Exchange. With extensive knowledge of the mining industry, a thorough working knowledge of the CIS and an exemplary understanding of the political and regulatory environment in Kazakhstan, Vladimir Kim brings extensive Kazakh mining experience and effective Board management skills. Age 51.
Committee membership
Chairman of the Nomination Committee.
Oleg Novachuk (41)
Chief Executive
Oleg Novachuk (41)
Chief Executive
Appointment:
Joined the Group in 2001 and was appointed Chief Executive in 2007, having been Finance Director since 2005.
Nationality: Kazakhstani
Skills and experience
Oleg Novachuk joined the Group in 2001 and was appointed Chief Executive in 2007, having been Finance Director since 2005. He was formerly vice president of financial projects for Kazakhmys Corporation LLC and the financial adviser to the president of Kazakhmys Corporation LLC, and chairman of the board of directors of Kazprombank JSC. Age 41.
Eduard Ogay (42)
Executive Director
Eduard Ogay (42)
Executive Director
Appointment:
May 2011
Nationality: Kazakhstani
Skills and experience
Eduard Ogay was appointed as an executive Director in May 2011, having joined the Group in 2001 as director of marketing and international relations, becoming director of corporate development in 2005. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kazakhmys Corporation LLC, the Group’s principal subsidiary, in 2006, a position he continues to retain. Age 42.
Lord Renwick of Clifton, KCMG (74)
Non-executive Director
Lord Renwick of Clifton, KCMG (74)
Non-executive Director
Appointment:
2005
Nationality: British
Skills and experience
Lord Renwick has had a diplomatic career spanning over 30 years, including serving as British Ambassador to the United States and to South Africa. He was a non-executive director of BHP Billiton plc, SABMiller plc, British Airways plc, Liberty International plc, Fluor Corporation and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited. Lord Renwick’s diplomatic, financial and mining experience make him a valuable contributor to the Board. Age 74.
Other appointments: Deputy chairman of Fleming Family & Partners Limited and a non-executive director of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA and Bumi plc. He is also vice chairman, Investment Banking of J.P. Morgan Europe and vice chairman of J.P. Morgan Cazenove. Committee memberships: Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee.
Philip Aiken (63)
Non-executive Director and Senior Independent Director
Philip Aiken (63)
Non-executive Director and Senior Independent Director
Appointment:
2006
Nationality: Australian
Skills and experience
Philip Aiken has extensive global experience in the engineering and energy sectors. He was formerly group president of BHP Billiton’s energy business, an executive director of BTR plc, held a number of senior positions in BOC Group plc and was a senior advisor to Macquarie Capital (Europe) Limited. Age 63.
Other appointments
Chairman of Robert Walters plc and a non-executive director of National Grid PLC, Miclyn Express Offshore Limited and Essar Energy plc.
Committee memberships
Chairman of Group Health, Safety and Environment Committee and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
Simon Heale (58)
Non-executive Director
Simon Heale (58)
Non-executive Director
Appointment:
2007
Nationality: British
Skills and experience
Simon Heale has significant global marketing and business operations and management experience having been chief operating officer of Jardine Fleming Limited, deputy managing director of Cathay Pacific Airways and chief executive of The London Metal Exchange. He has also been a non-executive director and chairman of Panmure Gordon & Co plc. Age 58.
Other appointments
Non-executive director of The Morgan Crucible Company plc, Coats plc, Marex Spectron Group Limited and PZ Cussons plc. He is also a trustee and treasurer of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Committee memberships
Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
Daulet Yergozhin (32)
Non-executive Director
Daulet Yergozhin (32)
Non-executive Director
Appointment:
2008
Nationality: Kazakhstani
Skills and experience
Daulet Yergozhin has been vice finance minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan since February 2012, having been previously chairman of the tax committee of the Ministry of Finance and having held a number of other governmental positions since 2006. Prior to his governmental appointments, he gained considerable exposure to the oil and gas sectors becoming deputy director of the North-Caspian project department of JSC NC KazMunaiGas before moving to a deputy director general role in JSC ‘Offshore Oil Company KazMunayTeniz’, a subsidiary of JSC KazMunaiGas. He also previously worked for KazTransOil JSC and has been a non-executive director of ENRC PLC. Age 32.
Clinton Dines (54)
Non-executive Director
Clinton Dines (54)
Non-executive Director
Appointment:
2009
Nationality: Australian
Skills and experience
Clinton Dines has been involved in business in China since 1980, including senior positions with the Jardine Matheson Group, Santa Fe Transport Group and Asia Securities Venture Capital. In 1988, he joined BHP as their senior executive in China and, following the merger of BHP and Billiton in 2001, became president, BHP Billiton China, a position from which he retired in 2009 prior to joining Kazakhmys. He brings exceptional knowledge of China combined with global resource industry and management experience. Age 54.
Other appointments
Executive chairman Asia of Caledonia (Private) Investments Pty Limited and a non-executive director of Zanaga Iron Ore Company Limited.
Committee memberships
Member of the Audit, and Group Health, Safety and Environment Committees.
Charles Watson (57)
Non-executive Director
Charles Watson (57)
Non-executive Director
Appointment:
2011
Nationality: British
Skills and experience
Charles Watson has an extensive background in both operational management and major project delivery, having spent 29 years at Shell. During his time at Shell he held a number of senior executive positions throughout the world, culminating in his appointment as executive vice president covering Russia and the CIS, including oversight of Shell’s activities in Kazakhstan, chairman of Shell Russia and chairman of the board of directors for the Sakhalin Energy Investment Company. Age 57.
Committee memberships
Member of the Audit, and Group Health, Safety and Environment Committees.