Brandon Craig
CEO (from 1 July 2026), BHP Group
Brandon Craig is a mining executive who became Chief Executive Officer of BHP Group on 1 July 2026, succeeding Mike Henry. A long-serving BHP executive who joined the company in 1999, he was President Americas before his appointment and previously led BHP's Western Australia Iron Ore business.
Fast facts
| Role | CEO (from 1 July 2026) |
|---|---|
| Company | BHP Group ASX:BHP |
| Sector | Mining / Materials |
| Headquarters | VIC |
| In role since | 2026 |
| Education | Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), University of Natal (South Africa); Master's degree in Business Leadership. |
| Other roles | Director, BHP Group Limited (from July 2026). |
Background
Long-serving BHP executive; President Americas prior to appointment; succeeded Mike Henry as Group CEO on 1 July 2026 after Henry's six-and-a-half-year tenure.
Career timeline
- 1999Joined BHP, working across maintenance, engineering, marketing, human resources and operations
- 2021Led BHP's Western Australia Iron Ore business as Asset President
- 2024Appointed President Americas in March, responsible for BHP operations and growth across Canada, the US and South America
- 2026Became Chief Executive Officer of BHP on 1 July, succeeding Mike Henry
Notable
- Leads BHP, the world's largest mining company by market value.
- Joined BHP in 1999 and has more than 25 years of experience across copper, iron ore and coal.
- As President Americas, oversaw operations including Escondida, the world's largest copper mine.
- Previously ran BHP's Western Australia Iron Ore business, the company's lowest-cost, highest-margin iron ore operation.
- Succeeded Mike Henry after Henry's roughly six-and-a-half-year tenure as CEO.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the CEO of BHP?
Brandon Craig became Chief Executive Officer of BHP on 1 July 2026, succeeding Mike Henry.
What was Brandon Craig's role before becoming CEO?
He was BHP's President Americas from March 2024 and earlier led its Western Australia Iron Ore business.
How long has Brandon Craig worked at BHP?
He joined BHP in 1999 and has more than 25 years of experience across the company's operations.
Whom did Brandon Craig succeed as BHP CEO?
He succeeded Mike Henry.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://www.bhp.com/news/media-centre/releases/2026/03/brandon-craig-to-succeed-mike-henry-as-bhp-ceo
- https://www.bhp.com/news/media-centre/releases/2026/06/bhp-executive-leadership-team-update
- https://www.bhp.com/about/board-and-management/brandon-craig
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.