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KATHLEEN QUIRK
TOP 10 – LEADERS IN MINING

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KATHLEEN QUIRK

TITLE: PRESIDENT AND CEO COMPANY: FREEPORT-MCMORAN MARKET CAP: US $ 113BN FOUNDED: 1987
In addition to her role as President and CEO, Kathleen is a member of the Board of Directors at Freeport- McMoRan. She first joined the company in 1989, having responsibility for a broad range of corporate functions, including Tax, Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Treasury. She has been a senior member of the company’ s executive team for more than 20 years, becoming instrumental in its strategic planning and goal execution. She was appointed CEO in 2024.
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