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sectors . He began at ABN AMRO Bank as an Associate in Global Clients , focusing on metals and mining .
In 2006 , Jonathan joined BHP , where he spent 14 years in various roles , starting in Business Development , before moving to Trading Book Manager in Singapore . As Head of Business Development for BHP Iron Ore in Perth , he led significant commercial negotiations .
He then transitioned to Investor Relations in London before becoming VP Finance in Singapore . His final role at BHP was Chief Transformation Officer , where he led global transformation programmes .
In October 2020 , Jonathan joined Teck Resources as Chief Financial Officer .
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Company 2022 , becoming CEO two months later .
In November 2023 , he assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at Teck Resources Limited , a position he currently holds in Vancouver , British Columbia .
As for the weighty sustainability challenges of his current role , Jonathan stresses that , for Teck , ESG considerations are “ not merely a compliance issue but a fundamental aspect of our operational strategy ”. He adds : “ Having a strong ESG record is essential to be able to build and operate mines . It is fundamental to what we do ”.
He goes further , saying companies without a strong track record in responsible mining “ shouldn ’ t really have access to these resources ”.
This commitment to ESG is exemplified in Teck ’ s QB2 project in Chile ’ s Atacama
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