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Bobby Godsell
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration Number: 1944/017354/06)
ISIN Number: ZAE000043485
JSE Share Code: ANG
("AngloGold Ashanti/Company")
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI ANNOUNCES THE RETIREMENT OF BOBBY GODSELL
BOBBY GODSELL RETIRES AS CEO AT ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI
The Chairman of AngloGold Ashanti, Russell Edey, this morning announced that
Bobby Godsell would be retiring from the company and the board with effect
from 30 September 2007. Mr Godsell was appointed Chief Executive Officer of
the Gold and Uranium Division of Anglo American in July 1995 and Chief
Executive Officer of AngloGold Ashanti in April 1998.
The company simultaneously announced the appointment of Mark Cutifani as Mr
Godsell`s successor. Mr Cutifani currently holds the position of Chief
Operating Officer at CVRD Inco where he has responsibility for CVRD Inco`s
global nickel business. He will take up his new position in mid-September.
Commenting on the announcement, Russell Edey said, "The board and management
of AngloGold Ashanti are very fortunate to have had the benefits of Bobby`s
inspiration, leadership and innovative flair for the past 12 years. I have no
doubt that he will continue to make a contribution to South Africa in whatever
course he chooses now to follow. We believe that Mark Cutifani is a person
well-suited to meet the challenges which face AngloGold Ashanti and the gold
industry at large".
Bobby Godsell said today, "It is the right time to change leaders. In Mark
Cutifani, a mining engineer with a wide and impressive track record of both
operating and executive experience across a range of minerals, including gold,
and on several continents, we have a new leader who brings exactly the
qualities and experience needed for AngloGold Ashanti`s new chapter.
"For my own part, after 34 years in corporate life I am looking forward to
exploring new ways of being a constructive citizen of my country."
Appointment of Neville Nicolau as Sole Chief Operating Officer
Additionally, Mr Edey today announced that Roberto Carvalho Silva, after a
long and impressive career with this company and its predecessor, spanning
more than three decades, has decided to leave AngloGold Ashanti in September.
The board and management wish him well in his future pursuits.
Neville Nicolau will become the Chief Operating Officer of the company with
responsibility for all operations. Mr Carvalho Silva will assist Mr Nicolau
in the consolidation of the two operating regions, which will commence as soon
as possible.
ENDS
31 July 2007
Johannesburg
Note for Editors
A summarized version of Mr Cutifani`s resume is attached for information.
MARK CUTIFANI
Education
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
B.E., Mining Engineering (First Class Honours)
Previous Experience
2007-date INCO
Chief Operating Officer
2003-2006 INCO Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario
2006 Chief Operating Officer
2005-2006 President, North America and Europe
2004-2005 President, Ontario Operations
2003-2004 Vice President, Mines Operations, Canada and UK
2000-2002 SONS OF GWALIA LTD
West Perth, Australia
Managing Director
1998-2000 NORMANDY MINING LTD
Adelaide, Australia
1999-2000 Group Executive, Mining and Development
1998-1999 Group Executive, Mining
1994-1997 WMC LTD
1997 Group Manager, Project Management
1994-1996 Manager, Operations - Nickel
1993-1994 SAVAGE RESOURCES LTD
General Manager, Coal
1988-1993 KALGOORLIE CONSOLIDATED GOLD MINES
1991-1993 General Manager, Operations, Gold
1990-1991 Manager, Business Analysis and Development
1989-1990 Manager, Open Cuts Operations
1988-1989 Resident Manager, KMA
1976 -1988 CRA LTD
Melbourne, Australia
1986-1988 Manager, Coal, Coalcliff
1984-1986 Deputy Manager and Operations Superintendent
Engineer, Planning, Coalcliff
1976- 1982 Miner/Cadet/Trainee
Personal Details
Mark, an Australian, is 49 years old. He and his wife, Luana, have four young
children.
Queries
South Africa
Steve Lenahan
Tel: +27(0)11 637 6248
Mobile: 27(0)83 308 2200
E-mail: slenahan@AngloGoldAshanti.com
Alan Fine
Tel: +27(0)11 637 6383
Mobile: +27(0) 83 250 0757
E-mail: afine@AngloGoldAshanti.com
Date: 31/07/2007 08:52:17 Produced by the JSE SENS Department.
