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Natascha Viljoen

President & CEO (from Jan 2026), Newmont Corporation

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Natascha Viljoen is a South African mining executive who became President and Chief Executive Officer of Newmont Corporation, the world's largest gold producer, on 1 January 2026, succeeding Tom Palmer. She is the first woman to lead Newmont in its more than 100-year history, having previously served as the company's President and Chief Operating Officer and, before that, as CEO of Anglo American Platinum.

Fast facts

RolePresident & CEO (from Jan 2026)
CompanyNewmont Corporation ASX:NEM
SectorMining / Gold
In role since2026
EducationBachelor of Engineering in metallurgical engineering from North-West University, South Africa; Executive MBA (with distinction) from the University of Cape Town.
Other rolesDirector, Newmont Corporation (from January 2026).

Background

Became President & CEO on 1 January 2026 succeeding Tom Palmer; first female CEO of Newmont; previously Newmont President & COO and CEO of Anglo American Platinum. Newmont trades on ASX via CDIs (NEM) following the 2023 Newcrest acquisition.

Career timeline

  1. 2020Became CEO of Anglo American Platinum (Amplats)
  2. 2023Joined Newmont as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
  3. 2025Promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Newmont
  4. 2026Became President and CEO of Newmont on 1 January

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Frequently asked questions

When did Natascha Viljoen become CEO of Newmont?
She became President and CEO of Newmont on 1 January 2026, succeeding Tom Palmer.
What did Natascha Viljoen do before Newmont?
She was CEO of Anglo American Platinum and earlier held senior roles at Anglo American and BHP.

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Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.