Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions

June 26 (Reuters) - Mining ‌major BHP ​will ​split its President Americas role into two positions, President North America ‌and President South America, as part ⁠of the executive leadership team changes it announced ‌on Friday.

The move will ‌allow a greater focus on each region, the company said.

Here are some details:

• Jessica ​Farrell has been appointed President, North America, effective July 1. She is ⁠currently the vice-president of innovation and previously served as Western Australia ​Nickel Asset President, with more than 20 years of experience across commodities ​and jurisdictions at BHP.

• Farrell ‌will also serve as the President, South America, while recruitment for that ⁠role is completed.

• Incoming CEO Brandon Craig, who will take on the role on ⁠July 1, said the appointments support BHP's strategy and ​growth agenda.

• Craig added that the changes would help the company deliver its strategy, improve operational performance, ‌drive growth, and create social value.

• Geraldine Slattery will continue as ‌President, Australia, and will assume responsibility ⁠for Copper South ‌Australia, bringing all ​Australian operating assets together.

(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi ‌Aich)

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