Kenmare Resources plc, one of the leading global producers of titanium minerals and zircon, has appointed James McCullough as its Chief Financial Officer.
Mr McCullough previously worked for Rio Tinto Plc for 14 years most recently as General Manager - Group Strategy.
During his time at Rio he held a number of roles on the company's finance team, including in Business Evaluation, Shared Services, and as Business Executive to the Rio Group CFO.
He has also led and supported key finance and strategic initiatives across several of Rio’s businesses and functions.
In a statement Kenmare said Mr McCullough had "gained deep insight into all aspects of the global mining industry, including titanium minerals operations and markets."
Prior to joining Rio, he was a Natural Resources Equity Analyst with Davy Group, where he covered a wide range of natural resources companies, including Kenmare.
He has a PhD in Engineering from University College Dublin and an Executive MBA from Bayes Business School. He is also a Chartered Management Accountant.
He will succeed Tom Hickey who was appointed as Managing Director in August 2024.
Mr Hickey said: "“I am delighted to welcome James to Kenmare’s management team. James has an outstanding combination of technical, financial and strategic experience, which I believe will be of immense value to Kenmare over the coming years.
"He has also known the company for many years, having previously covered Kenmare as an analyst.”
Mr McCullough said: “Kenmare has a unique position in the titanium minerals industry and significant Mineral Resources that will provide opportunities for decades to come.
"I have always admired Kenmare’s achievements, people and contributions to its host communities, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the organisation.
"I am looking forward to working with the management team and Board to further strengthen the Company’s operational, financial and sustainability performance.”
He is expected to start in the new role from May of next year.
