Newmont Appoints Abdul-Rahman Amoadu as First Ghanaian Managing Director
Newmont has appointed Abdul-Rahman Amoadu as its first Ghanaian Managing Director, effective 1 August 2024, to lead the company’s business operations in Africa.
This appointment is a significant milestone in Newmont’s history on the continent. The company operates two mines in Ghana—Akyem and Ahafo South—and is developing the Ahafo North project.
Newmont also engages in joint venture exploration projects across Africa.
Natascha Viljoen, Newmont’s Chief Operating Officer, highlighted Rahman’s extensive management background in finance, operations, and international trade, along with his global experience and familiarity with Africa, making him uniquely qualified for this leadership role.
Newmont has been active in Africa for nearly two decades, commencing commercial production in 2006 with the Ahafo South mine and adding the Akyem mine in 2013.
The company is currently the largest gold producer in Ghana and the biggest employer in the mining sector.
Rahman’s previous roles include Managing Director of Newmont’s Yanacocha mine in Peru, South America Regional Chief Finance Officer, and Africa Regional Chief Finance Officer.
Before joining Newmont, he held senior management positions at Maersk, working across Africa and Europe.
