BHP tried swaying Anglo’s Mark Cutifani to be its CEO

World’s largest mining company BHP (ASX,
NYSE: BHP) is said to have approached Anglo American’s chief executive, Mark
Cutifani, in more than one opportunity, asking him to consider going for the top
job at the company.

BHP favours an internal hire, but is also open external candidates, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. So far, the 60-year-old Australian mining veteran has declined the offers, they added.

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