Ok Tedi appoints Ilimbit as acting CEO

KEDI Ilimbit has been appointed acting chief executive officer (CEO) of Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), according to the company.
“The appointment is in accordance with Ilimbit’ s current position as the deputy CEO and general manager community and operations support,” OTML said in a statement.
“The OTML board acknowledges Mark Thompson who has performed this role since Dec 1, 2022.
Chairman Jeffrey Innes said: “We thank Mark (Thompson) for ensuring continuity and stability during this period and appreciate the focus of all OTML and business partner personnel during this transition period to safely deliver on their commitments and to ensure the continuing success of Ok Tedi and its stakeholders.”
Thompson will resume his position of general manager, major projects.
Meanwhile, the company’s search to fill the vacant position of managing director and CEO continues with a selection anticipated in the second quarter of the year.