ICMM Appoints Froydis Cameron-Johansson as New CEO and President
Cameron-Johansson takes over in November, bringing three decades of mining and energy leadership experience as ICMM advances its responsible mining strategy
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has appointed Froydis Cameron-Johansson as its new CEO and president. She will assume the role in November, succeeding Rohitesh Dhawan, who has led the organisation for the past five years.
Cameron-Johansson brings three decades of global senior leadership experience in the mining and energy sectors. Having lived and worked in both emerging and established markets, she has become a prominent ambassador for the extractives industry and an advocate for responsible business practices and sustainability.
Her appointment comes as ICMM enters the next phase of its strategy, which focuses on driving performance against the Consolidated Mining Standard and promoting responsible production and value chains for the metals and minerals the world depends on.
Commenting on her appointment, Cameron-Johansson said she looked forward to working with ICMM’s members and stakeholders to strengthen trust in the industry and improve performance.
“The industry’s future depends on listening to society as much as on delivering for it, and I look forward to working with the team, our members and stakeholders to strengthen trust, raise performance and demonstrate the contribution that responsible mining can make,” she said.
Meanwhile, Iván Arriagada, ICMM chair and CEO of Antofagasta plc, welcomed the appointment, highlighting the importance of responsible mineral production at a time when critical minerals are high on the global agenda.
“It is a pivotal time for the industry, with critical minerals top of the agenda around the world. In Froydis we have appointed a leader with the credibility and conviction to make the case for responsibly produced minerals and metals where it matters most. Froydis’s passion for mining, sustainability and delivery, combined with her knowledge and experience, made her the outstanding candidate to guide ICMM into its next chapter,” said Arriagada.
He also thanked Dhawan for his leadership and contribution to advancing responsible mining during his tenure.
“On behalf of the members of ICMM, I would like to offer Ro our sincere thanks for both his outstanding leadership and the vital role he has played in helping the industry towards a more responsible and sustainable future. He has led with clarity and conviction, positioning ICMM as the leading voice on responsible mining.
“Many of ICMM’s most significant milestones have come during the last five years and, thanks to Ro’s leadership, the industry and membership are stronger than ever,” Arriagada added.
