Ian Smith
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Hons) and Bachelor of Financial Administration

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Ian was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in July 2006. Prior to joining Newcrest, he was Global Head of Operational and Technical Excellence of Rio Tinto plc, based in London and a member of the Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Ian has over 30 years experience in the global mining industry spanning both operational and project management roles with CRA Limited, Pasminco Limited, WMC Resources Limited and Rio Tinto plc.

Greg Robinson
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Geology and MBA, Columbia University

Finance Director

Greg was appointed Finance Director in November 2006. He is responsible for the Group's Finance function and leads Newcrest's strategy, planning and business development activities. Prior to joining Newcrest, he was with the BHP Billiton Group for the period 2001 to 2006, where he held the positions of Project Director of the Corporation Alignment Project, Chief Finance and Chief Development Officer, Energy and Chief Financial Officer, Petroleum. He was also a member of the Energy Executive Committee and Group Executive Committee. Before joining BHP Billiton, Greg was a Director of Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch & Co and headed the Asia Pacific Metals and Mining Group.

Stephen Creese
Bachelor of Law (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts

General Counsel & Company Secretary

Stephen was appointed General Counsel & Company Secretary in November 2009. He is responsible for the Group’s legal and secretarial function. Prior to joining Newcrest, Stephen was with the Rio Tinto group for 29 years where he worked in various legal and commercial roles, including that of General Counsel of Rio Tinto Limited between 1995 and 2008 and, more recently, as Managing Director-Rio Tinto Australia . Stephen is also a part time member of the Australian Takeovers Panel and the independent chair of the National Employment Services Association.

Geoff Day
Bachelor of Applied Science (Chemistry), Deakin University
Master of Applied Science (Chemistry), Monash University

Chief Operating Officer, Offshore Operations

Geoff joined Newcrest as our Executive General Manager Operations in November 2008 following several years in the UK with Rio Tinto. He has over 20 years operational and technical experience in the resources sector in Australia, PNG, Fiji, USA, Africa and the UK. As well as being responsible for all Newcrest's offshore operations, Geoff also manages health, safety, risk, business excellence and environment across the Group.

Ron Douglas
Bachelor of Engineering

Executive General Manager Projects

Ron was appointed Executive General Manager Projects in May 2007. He is responsible for development opportunities through all stages of project development from concept study to construction. Prior to joining Newcrest Ron was Chief Executive Officer with Australian Solomons Gold Limited, and previous to that General Manager with the Rio Tinto Group, including as Managing Director of Anglesey Aluminium Metal Ltd. Ron has over 25 years operational performance and capital development experience within the mining sector in Australia, United Kingdom, USA, South East Asia and Africa.

Greg Jackson
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

Chief Operating Officer, Australian Operations

Greg was appointed Chief Operating Officer, Australian Operations in January 2010. Prior to joining Newcrest Greg was with the Rio Tinto group for 29 years where he worked in various operational and project roles including the Vice President Construction & Engineering, Diavik Diamond Mines between 2004 and 2008 and more recently as Chief Advisor Major Projects for the RT Technology and Innovation Group. As well as being responsible for all Newcrest’s Australian operations, Greg also manages the company’s technical mining services, asset management and planning across the group.

Greg Jackson
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

Chief Operating Officer, Australian Operations

Greg was appointed Chief Operating Officer, Australian Operations in January 2010. Prior to joining Newcrest Greg was with the Rio Tinto group for 29 years where he worked in various operational and project roles including the Vice President Construction & Engineering, Diavik Diamond Mines between 2004 and 2008 and more recently as Chief Advisor Major Projects for the RT Technology and Innovation Group. As well as being responsible for all Newcrest’s Australian operations, Greg also manages the company’s technical mining services.

Colin Moorhead
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Geology

Executive General Manager Minerals

Colin was appointed Executive General Manager Minerals in January 2008. He is responsible for all geology and exploration activities within Newcrest including Resources and Reserves. He was previously General Manager Technical Services for the Newcrest Group. Colin began his career with BHP Gold over 20 years ago and has extensive geology experience with roles at Newcrest's three major mining provinces - Telfer, Cadia and Gosowong.

Debra Stirling
Bachelor of Arts Government and Journalism

Executive General Manager People and Communications

Debra was appointed Executive General Manager People and Communication in January 2008. She is responsible for the Group's human resources, corporate affairs and investor relations activities. Prior to joining Newcrest, Debra was Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations with Rinker Group Limited. Debra has more than 20 years of corporate affairs and investor relations experience with Rinker, CSR and Coles Myer.