Newmont Corp. Appoints Peter Wexler As Interim Chief Financial Officer

Jul 16, 2025•4 days ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Newmont Corporation

Peter Wexler

DenverMining TechnologyMineralPrecious MetalsMining

Description

Newmont Corp. announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Karyn Ovelmen. Peter Wexler, the Chief Legal Officer, will take on the role of interim CFO until a permanent successor is found.

Company Information

Company

Newmont Corporation

Location

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. Newmont is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. Founded in 1921, the company has been publicly traded since 1925.

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