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Trailblazer Liz Hewitt
LIZ HEWITT
Independent Non-Executive Director,
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Glencore has appointed Liz Hewitt as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
With over 30 years’ business experience in executive and non-executive positions, Hewitt’s nonexecutive director roles encompass National Grid, Melrose Industries (2013 – 2022), Novo Nordisk (2012 – 2021), Savills (2014 – 2019) and Synergy Health (2011 – 2014).
Hewitt began her career as a qualified chartered accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co, going on to hold various executive positions in private equity companies, including 3i Group plc, Gartmore Investment Management Limited and Citicorp Venture Capital.
At 3i Group plc, she was a private equity investor and then director of corporate affairs, followed by a period as group director of corporate affairs for Smith & Nephew – and, for just under eight years, she was also a Trustee at Cancer Research UK.
For over eight years, Hewitt worked in the UK House of Lords, as External Member House of Lords Commission; Chairman of the Audit Committee; and External Member of Audit Committee.
Kalidas Madhavpeddi, Glencore Chairman, said Hewitt brings significant business, financial and investment knowledge to the company, and has wide experience of being a member of, and chairing, all types of board committees.
“Liz’s diverse knowledge and broad range of expertise is a great addition to the boardroom. We look forward to benefitting from her insights and contribution as a Director.”
She has over
30
years’ business experience