Iván Arriagada
Chief Executive Officer
Joined the Group in 2015
Commercial engineer and economist with over 20 years’ experience in the mining, metals 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 20 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 and Master of Science (Metals and Energy Finance) with 15 years’ experience in energy, mining and railway industries.
Previous roles:
- General Manager at FCAB (Transport Division)
- Business Development Manager at Antofagasta Minerals
- Finance Manager at Codelco - Chuquicamata
- Business Development Principal at Rio Tinto plc, London
- Various operating and project roles at BHP Billiton
Mauricio Larrain
VICE PRESIDENT OF NORTHERN OPERATIONS
Joined the Group in 2017
Civil mining engineer and Master of Science (Mineral Economics) with over 25 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- General Manager at El Teniente
- Operations Manager at El Teniente
- Mine Planning Corporate Manager at Codelco
- Various positions at Codelco and Los Pelambres
Alejandro Vásquez
VICE PRESIDENT OF LOS PELAMBRES OPERATIONS
Joined the Group in 2022
Civil mining engineer with over 30 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- Vice President, South America of Teck
- 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 for Minera Escondida
Georgeanne Barcelo
Vice President of Human Resources
Joined the Group in 2021
Human resources specialist with a degree in Law and Masters in Strategic Management of Human Resources, with 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
- Vice President of Human Resources at Komatsu Latin America
Gonzalo Sánchez
Vice President of Sales
Joined the Group in 1996
Civil engineer with over 25 years’ experience in the marketing and hedging metals.
Previous roles:
- Deputy Commercial Director, Antofagasta Minerals SA
- Copper sales at Codelco
Francisco Walther
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROJECTS
Joined the Group in 2007
Mining engineer with over 25 years’ experience in mining operations and engineering for open pit and underground mines.
Previous roles:
- Corporate Project Manager at Antofagasta Minerals SA
- Project director of Reko Diq
- Director of Codelco’s Chuquicamata underground mine project
- Head of engineering for Codelco’s Mansa Mina (now Ministro Hales) project
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, including roles at some of the largest international copper companies operating in Chile.
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 with a masters in engineering, focused on business administration and management. 15 years’ experience in the mining and metals industry.
Previous roles:
- Innovation and Energy Manager at Antofagasta Minerals
- Commercial Studies Manager at BHP Billiton
- Manager of Divestments at BHP Billiton
- Strategy and Planning Manager at BHP Billiton
Katharina Jenny
GENERAL MANAGER - FCAB (TRANSPORT DIVISION)
Joined the Group in 2016
Mining engineer and MBA with 15 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- Safety and Health Manager at Antofagasta Minerals
- Productivity and Costs Manager and Safety Manager at Codelco
- Various roles at BHP Billiton, including mine planning, safety and health 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
Leonardo Gonzalez
GENERAL MANAGER - ANTUCOYA
Joined the Group in 2015
Civil mining engineer and MBA, with 25 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- General Manager at Zaldívar
- Operations Manager at Zaldívar
- Mining Superintendent at Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi
Julio César Castillo
GENERAL MANAGER - ZALDIVAR
Joined the Group in 2016
Civil metallurgic engineer, with 25 years’ experience in mining.
Previous roles:
- Operations Manager at Los Pelambres
- Planning and Development Manager at Los Pelambres
- Planning positions at Codelco