South32 has appointed a new independent Non-Executive Director to its board.
Sinead Kaufman will be stepping into the role on 1 April 2026 and will seek election by shareholders at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Ms Kaufman has 30 years of experience in the resources industry across a range of commodities, including copper, aluminium, bauxite, diamonds, coal and iron ore, in both underground and open pit environments.
Since joining Rio Tinto in 1997, she has held a number of senior leadership positions, most recently as Chief Executive Minerals where she led a diverse product group and operations around the world.
Prior to this, Ms Kaufman held Managing Director roles within Rio Tinto, including across its copper operations in North America and coal operations in Australia.
South32 Chair, Karen Wood, stated: “Sinead is an accomplished senior executive with a strong operational background and track record in leading complex operations.
“Her extensive international experience will bring significant value to our Board as we focus on strengthening operating performance and advancing our base metal growth options.”
Born in Ireland, Ms Kaufman holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Birmingham and a Master of Science in Mineral Exploration from the University of Leicester.
