Brandon Craig

Brandon Craig became Chief Executive Officer of BHP on 1 July 2026.

The appointment to CEO followed more than 25 years of senior leadership roles at BHP spanning maintenance and engineering, marketing, human resources and operational management roles in copper, iron ore and coal assets.

Brandon was previously BHP’s President Americas – leading the company’s growth strategy in future facing commodities in South America, Canada and the United States since 2024.

During this time, BHP became the world’s largest copper producer and Escondida – the world’s largest copper mine – increased its grade and production guidance through productivity improvements and operational excellence.

Prior to this, Brandon led Western Australia Iron Ore, improving operational performance, delivering the South Flank mine development, and increasing BHP’s lead as the lowest cost, highest margin major iron ore producer in the world.

Brandon joined Western Australia Iron Ore in 2020 and successfully led the asset through the COVID-19 impacts, with the business achieving record production and delivering strong support to local communities.

Brandon Craig holds a Master’s Degree in Business Leadership and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from University of Natal.