BEng, FIEA, FAICD

Appointment

Independent Non-executive Director since September 2016

Chair since 1 September 2017

Skills and experience

Ken MacKenzie has global executive experience and a deeply strategic approach, with a focus on operational excellence, capital discipline and the creation of long-term shareholder value. 

Ken was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Amcor Limited, a global packaging company with operations in over 40 countries, from 2005 until 2015.

Ken brings business management and leadership skills in operational, marketing and governance gained during his career in developed and emerging markets in the Americas, Australia, Asia and Europe. Ken has experience in leading strategic transformation at a business and enterprise-wide level. His commitment to continuous learning and skills development provides valuable insights to Board deliberations and guidance to BHP’s leadership team in navigating the fast changing dynamics of the global economy and markets. 

Current appointments 

Ken currently sits on the Advisory Board of American Securities Capital Partners LLC (since January 2016), is the Chair of Melbourne Business School Limited (since June 2023) and is a part-time adviser at Barrenjoey (since April 2021).

Committee membership

Nomination and Governance Committee (Chair)