Iván Arriagada
Chief Executive Officer
Joined the Group in 2015
Commercial engineer and economist with more than 30 years’ international experience in the mining and oil and gas industries.
Previous roles:
- Chief Financial Officer of Codelco
- Various positions at BHP Billiton, including President of Pampa Norte (Spence and Cerro Colorado), Vice President Operations and Chief Financial Officer of the Base Metals division
- Almost 15 years of experience with Shell in Chile, the United Kingdom, Argentina and the United States
Mauricio Ortiz
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Joined the Group in 2015
Electrical engineer with two Master of Sciences degrees (Metals and Energy Finance and Electrical Engineering) and 15 years’ experience in the energy, mining and railway industries.
Previous roles:
- General Manager of FCAB (Transport division)
- Business Development Manager of Antofagasta Minerals
- Finance Manager at Codelco – Chuquicamata
- Business Development Principal at Rio Tinto plc, London
- Various operating project roles at BHP
Octavio Araneda
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Joined the Group in 2023
Mining engineer with a Master's degree in Mineral Economics with more than 30 years’ experience in the mining industry.
Previous roles:
- CEO of Codelco
- Operations Vice President (Center-South and North) at Codelco, General Manager El Teniente Division of Codelco
Mauricio Larrain
VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Joined the Group in 2017
Civil mining engineer and Master of Science (Mineral Economics) with over 25 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- Vice President of Northern Operations
- General Manager of Los Pelambres
- General Manager at Codelco’s El Teniente Division
- Operations Manager at El Teniente
- Mine Planning Corporate Manager of Codelco
- Various positions at Codelco and Los Pelambres
Alejandro Vásquez
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AND GENERAL MANAGER OF LOS PELAMBRES
Joined the Group in 2022
Civil mining engineer with over 30 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- Vice President, South America at Teck Resources
- President of Pampa Norte (BHP’s Spence and Cerro Colorado operations)
- General Manager of the Yandi iron ore operation in Australia
- Vice President of Operations at Escondida
Georgeanne Barcelo
Vice President of Human Resources
Joined the Group in 2021
Human resources specialist with a degree in Law and a Master’s degree in Strategic Human Resources Management and more than 20 years’ experience in international and national companies across a range of sectors, including insurance and industry
Previous roles:
- Labour Relations Manager of Antofagasta Minerals
- Corporate Director of People at Bupa Chile
- Human Resources Vice President at Komatsu Latin America
Gonzalo Sánchez
Vice President of Sales
Joined the Group in 1996
Civil engineer with over 25 years’ experience in marketing and metals hedging
Previous roles:
- Deputy Commercial Director of Antofagasta Minerals
- Copper sales at Codelco
Jorge Bermúdez
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROJECTS
Joined the Group in 2024
Mining engineer with over 40 years’ experience in open pit and underground mining and enginerring.
Previous roles:
- COO Latin America & Caribbean at Canadian consulting firm WSP Global
- VP & GM M&M Americas at American international technical professional services firm Jacobs
- Numerous roles over 20 years at Fluor Corporation
René Aguilar
Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability
Joined the Group in 2017
Industrial psychologist with 20 years’ experience in mining, including in sustainability, safety, human resources and corporate affairs.
Previous roles:
- Group Head of Safety at Anglo American plc, London
- Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Codelco
- Health and Safety Director at International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), London
Patricio Enei
Vice President of Legal
Joined the Group in 2014
Lawyer and MBA with over 20 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- General Counsel at Codelco
- Corporate Affairs Manager at Minera Escondida
- Senior Lawyer at BHP Billiton in Chile
- Chief Legal Counsel at Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi
- Lawyer at the Instituto de Normalización Previsional and in private practice
Andrónico Luksic L.
Vice President of Development
Joined the Group in 2006
Business administrator with broad mining experience in sales, exploration, business development and general management.
Previous roles:
- Corporate Manager in the Mining division
- Director, Antofagasta Minerals Toronto Office
- Various positions at Banco de Chile
Alan Muchnik
VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY AND INNOVATION
Joined the Group in 2016
Civil engineer, Master's degree in engineering and MBA.
Previous roles:
- Group Innovation and Energy Manager, and Growth Assets, Energy and Innovation Portfolio Manager of Antofagasta Minerals
- Several positions in strategy, planning, studies and business development over 10 years at BHP (Chile and the USA)
Katharina Jenny
GENERAL MANAGER - FCAB (TRANSPORT DIVISION)
Joined the Group in 2016
Mining engineer and MBA with over 15 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- Health and safety Manager at Antofagasta Minerals
- Productivity and Costs Manager, and Safety Manager at Codelco
- Various roles at BHP, including mine planning, health and safety and environment
Carlos Espinoza
GENERAL MANAGER – CENTINELA
Joined the Group in 2010
Civil mining engineer and MBA, with over 25 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- Planning and Development Manager at Centinela
- Head of Mining Operations at Centinela
- Operations Manager at Michilla
- Planning positions at Minera Escondida and Minera Spence
Ivo Fadic
GENERAL MANAGER – ANTUCOYA
Joined the Group in 2016
Mechanical Engineer and Master in Asset Management and Maintenance, with nearly 20 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- Operations Manager at Los Pelambres
- Maintenance Manager at Los Pelambres
- Maintenance Manager - Concentrator Plants at Minera Escondida
- Engineering Manager - Concentrador Plants at Minera Escondida
Leonardo Gonzalez
GENERAL MANAGER - ZALDIVAR
Joined the Group in 2015
Civil mining engineer and MBA, with 25 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- General Manager at Antucoya
- General Manager at Zaldívar
- Operations Manager at Zaldívar
- Mining Superintendent at Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi