Key facts
- Brian Tabolt appointed Chief Financial Officer of Newmont, effective July 1.
- Mark Rodgers named Chief Operating Officer.
- David Thornton appointed Chief Technical Officer.
- David Fry promoted to Executive Vice President, Project Development.
- These changes are part of a leadership overhaul under CEO Natascha Viljoen.
Newmont Corporation has announced a series of executive appointments as part of a significant leadership overhaul aimed at enhancing operational and financial performance. Effective July 1, Brian Tabolt will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer, succeeding interim CFO Peter Wexler. Tabolt, who joined Newmont in 2021 from Molson Coors Beverage, previously served as Chief Accounting Officer and brings over 20 years of financial expertise.
Mark Rodgers has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, tasked with strengthening alignment across the company's 12 operating sites and its health, safety, security, and environment initiatives. David Thornton will serve as Chief Technical Officer, leading the Technical Services function to improve operational and project performance through technology and innovation. David Fry has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Project Development, underscoring the focus on disciplined project execution.
CEO Natascha Viljoen stated that these appointments reflect the company's deep leadership talent and are crucial for advancing its portfolio, strengthening performance, and creating long-term shareholder value. The changes come as Newmont seeks to sharpen capital discipline and performance across its global operations, with gold prices trading above $4,000 per ounce.