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LIZ HE
Independent Non-Executive Director
Glencore has appointed Liz Hewitt as an Independent Non-Executive Director .
With over 30 years ’ business experience in executive and non-executive positions , Hewitt ’ s nonexecutive director roles encompass National Grid , Melrose Industries ( 2013 – 2022 ), Novo Nordisk ( 2012 – 2021 ), Savills ( 2014 – 2019 ) and Synergy Health ( 2011 – 2014 ).
Hewitt began her career as a qualified chartered accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co , going on to hold various executive positions in private equity companies , including 3i Group plc , Gartmore Investment Management Limited and Citicorp Venture Capital .
At 3i Group plc , she was a private equity investor and then director of corporate affairs , followed by a period as group director of corporate affairs for Smith & Nephew – and , for just under eight years , she was also a Trustee at Cancer Research UK .
For over eight years , Hewitt worked in the UK House of Lords , as External Member House of Lords Commission ; Chairman of the Audit Committee ; and External Member of Audit Committee .
Kalidas Madhavpeddi , Glencore Chairman , said Hewitt brings significant business , financial and investment knowledge to the company , and has wide experience of being a member of , and chairing , all types of board committees .
“ Liz ’ s diverse knowledge and broad range of expertise is a great addition to the boardroom . We look forward to benefitting from her insights and contribution as a Director .”
She has over
30
years ’ business experience
16 September 2022