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14 October 2026
ICMM has appointed an experienced mining and sustainability leader to drive the next phase of responsible mining and build trust in an industry that is increasingly important to the global economy.
London, UK – The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) today announces the appointment of Froydis Cameron-Johansson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Froydis takes up the role on 23 November, succeeding Rohitesh Dhawan, who steps down after over five years in the role.
Froydis brings a wealth of global senior leadership experience in the mining and energy sectors to ICMM, having lived and worked in both emerging and established markets in a career spanning three decades, during which she has become a key ambassador for the extractives industry as well as an advocate for responsible business and sustainability.
The appointment follows a rigorous competitive selection process. Froydis arrives as ICMM enters the next phase of its strategy focussed on driving performance against the Consolidated Mining Standard and advocating for responsible production and value chains for the metals and minerals the world depends on.
Rohitesh (Ro) Dhawan, has led ICMM since April 2021. He will remain in post until the end of the year to support an orderly transition.
Commenting on the appointment, Iván Arriagada, Chair of ICMM and CEO of Antofagasta PLC, said:
It is a pivotal time for the industry, with critical minerals top of the agenda around the world. In Froydis we have appointed a leader with the credibility and conviction to make the case for responsibly produced minerals and metals where it matters most. Froydis’s passion for mining, sustainability and delivery, combined with her knowledge and experience, made her the outstanding candidate to guide ICMM into its next chapter.
“On behalf of the members of ICMM, I would like to offer Ro our sincere thanks for both his outstanding leadership and the vital role he has played in helping the industry towards a more responsible and sustainable future. He has led with clarity and conviction, positioning ICMM as the leading voice on responsible mining. Many of ICMM’s most significant milestones have come during the last 5 years and thanks to Ro’s leadership, the industry and membership are stronger than ever.
Froydis Cameron-Johansson said:
It’s a great privilege to follow on from Ro and lead ICMM at a time when responsible mining and metals have never mattered more. The industry’s future depends on listening to society as much as on delivering for it, and I look forward to working with the team, our members and stakeholders to strengthen trust, raise performance and demonstrate the contribution that responsible mining can make.
Commenting on his time at ICMM, Rohitesh Dhawan said:
From safety to decarbonisation, human rights to nature, I am immensely proud of the leadership shown by ICMM members over the last five years. Through the CEO-led commitment of companies, the tireless work of the extraordinary ICMM team, and the spirit of collaboration of many partners, we have achieved significant strides in responsible mining.
“Yet there’s more to be done and ICMM has never had a stronger platform to continue driving change. Under Froydis’s leadership, I have no doubt that ICMM will continue its proud tradition of leadership in responsible mining into the next era.
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Notes to Editors
Biographies
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Froydis Cameron-Johansson
Froydis is a senior global executive with over three decades of leadership experience at the intersection of HSE, sustainability, corporate affairs and geopolitical risk. She has held senior roles at Rio Tinto and Anglo American, having begun her career at Shell.
Froydis has extensive experience in both emerging and established markets, having lived and worked in them throughout her career. For 30 years she has been an ambassador for the extractives industry across global platforms, helping society understand the importance of the sector. She is also well versed in the mining and energy sectors’ political and regulatory frameworks.
Froydis has a track record of service across the private and public sectors. She currently serves on the International Advisory Council for the Institute for Human Rights and Business and previously advised the UK Government's FCDO and US State Department on its Critical Minerals strategy. She has also served on the Advisory Board of the JP Morgan Centre for Commodities at the University of Colorado, the Advisory Board of the Swedish Government's Mining Innovation Fund and is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of NES Fircroft.
Froydis is also a Visiting Lecturer at Bergen University and has previously served as a Board Trustee of the Anglo American Namibian Foundation, supporting community development initiatives across the region.
Froydis holds a degree from the University of Cambridge and speaks several languages. She and her family are based in London. Froydis is also a keen open and cold-water swimmer and most recently qualified as a London Football Association referee, as a way of giving back to grassroots football.
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Rohitesh Dhawan
Rohitesh “Ro” Dhawan has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of the ICMM since 2021.
Under his leadership, ICMM has championed progress on a wide range of topics, including several world-first and world-leading actions on health and safety, decarbonisation, nature, indigenous rights, human rights, community development and circularity. He led ICMM’s instrumental role in the establishment of the Global Tailings Management Institute and the creation of the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative; two major new institutions to drive responsible mining practices at scale.
Having previously served as Managing Director at Eurasia Group and Global Head of Geopolitics for KPMG, Ro has helped shaped the global agenda on critical minerals, geopolitics and sustainability. This includes serving on the UN Secretary General’s Panel on Critical Minerals, the Advisory Boards of RESOLVE, Columbia Centre for Sustainable Investment and the World Resources Institute’s Polsky Centre for the Energy Transition.
Born and raised in Africa and India and with a passion for development in emerging markets, Ro has been named one of South Africa’s Climate Change Leaders and one of the most influential people in African Mining. He is a Fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative and a Raisina Fellow at the Asian Forum on Global Governance.
Ro holds a Master’s in Environmental Change & Management from the University of Oxford in the UK and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Rhodes University in South Africa. He is also a double Guinness World Record holder (joint) for organising and participating in the World’s Deepest Marathon.
He lives in London and is married to Marisha, with whom he shares a lifelong commitment to the prevention of cruelty to animals. Together, they support a network of NGOs globally working on animal rights and welfare initiatives with a focus on street dogs.
About ICMM
ICMM stands for mining with principles. We bring together a third of the global metals and mining industry, along with key partners to drive leadership, action and innovation for sustainable development, ultimately delivering a positive contribution to society. Through collaboration, ICMM member companies set the standard for responsibly produced minerals and metals in a safe, just and sustainable world.
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