Newmont EVP and Chief Technical Officer Francois Hardy to retire June 30, 2026
Newmont said Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer Francois Hardy will retire effective June 30, 2026, after about 24 years with the company, and that he will receive no severance. Erin Workman, Group Head of Exploration & Geosciences, will serve as acting Chief Technical Officer starting in May 2026 while the company searches for a successor.
Key points
- Francois Hardy notified the company of his retirement on April 24, 2026, effective June 30, 2026
- Hardy is voluntarily departing and will receive no severance compensation or benefits
- Erin Workman, 45, will become acting Chief Technical Officer effective May 2026
- The company says a structured process is underway to identify a permanent successor
The filing
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