Sir Andrew Mackenzie

Tenure

Chair - Appointed May 18, 2021

Board - Appointed October 1, 2020

Board Committee membership

Chair of the Nomination and Succession Committee

Outside commitments on listed and large private companies

Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Age

69

Nationality

British

Career

Sir Andrew spent 22 years with bp, during which he worked across most business streams and functions – principally in oil and gas exploration and production, and petrochemicals. While with bp, he held senior and executive positions, including as Chief Reservoir Engineer and Chief Technology Officer. In 2004, he joined Rio Tinto, where he held various executive positions until 2007, including Head of Industrial Minerals and Diamonds. Sir Andrew joined BHP in 2008 and served as CEO from 2013 to 2019. As BHP CEO, he simplified and strengthened the business, and made it the first miner to pledge to tackle emissions caused when customers use its products. From 2005 to 2013, Sir Andrew served as a Non-executive Director of Centrica. He has also served on many not-for-profit boards, including public policy think tanks in the UK and Australia.

Relevant skills and experience

Sir Andrew has more than 30 years' experience in the mining and energy industries. In 2014, he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society, a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists. Sir Andrew has applied his deep understanding of the energy business and geopolitical outlook to create public-private partnerships and advise governments around the world. He continues to advocate for sustainable action on climate change, including access to affordable energy. His expertise is helping Shell navigate the energy transition. Sir Andrew also champions gender balance, the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the power of large companies to make a positive contribution to society.