Diego Hernández was elected CEO of Antofagasta PLC
Diego Hernandez arrived at the mining company linked to Luksic group in 2012 after being Codelco’s CEO.
Continuing changes in mining companies. Now is the turn of Antofagasta, company appointed as new CEO Diego Hernandez and will replace Jean-Paul Luksic.
Through a statement, the company said Luksic, who was appointed CEO in 2004, will continue as chairman of the board.
“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Jean-Paul for his service to the group as Executive Chairman for the past ten years. Although Jean-Paul has decided to step back from the day to day operation of the business, we are delighted that he has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to lead the Board as non-executive chairman, “said William Hayes, senior independent director of the company .
It must be recalled that Diego Hernandez arrived at the Mining Company linked to Luksic group in 2012 after being Codelco’s CEO.
According to information released by the Company effective September 1 Hernandez officially will take office, modification originates, according to the statement by the Luksic desire to step back from the daily operations of the company.
Thus, in addition to his responsibilities as Antofagasta Minerals’s CEO, Diego Hernández also will assume a leadership role in the divisions of rail transport and water distribution of the company.
