Hixonia Nyasulu will step down as a non-executive director of Anglo American’s Board on December 31, 2025, after six years of service. Her departure reflects a decision to focus on her broader portfolio of board responsibilities.

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Nyasulu joined Anglo American’s Board in November 2019 as an independent non-executive director and has since served on the Nomination and Remuneration committees.

Beyond Anglo American, she holds several prominent positions, including senior independent director at SSE plc, vice chair and chair of the sustainability committee at Olam Agri Holdings, and member of the Council on Sustainability Transformation.

Her extensive leadership experience spans both corporate and non-profit sectors. Nyasulu has previously served as senior independent director of Vivo Energy plc, and as a non-executive director on the boards of Sasol Ltd—where she spent five years as chair—Nedbank Ltd, and Unilever plc.

She has also been a member of the boards of AGRA and the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund, both not-for-profit organisations focused on agricultural development and enterprise support in Africa.

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In addition, Nyasulu has served on the South Africa advisory board of JPMorgan and on the board of the Development Bank of Southern Africa. In 2004, she founded Ayavuna Women’s Investments (Pty) Ltd, a female-controlled investment holding company, further demonstrating her commitment to women’s economic empowerment.

Earlier in her career, she ran T.H. Nyasulu & Associates, a strategy, marketing and research firm, after beginning her professional journey at Unilever South Africa. She was also a founding member of the Advisory Group established by the World Economic Forum to set up a community of global chairs.

Stuart Chambers, Chair of Anglo American, expressed appreciation for her service. “We thank Hixonia for her contributions to Anglo American’s Board discussions over many years. Her insights drawn from her executive career and global board experience across natural resources, energy and financial services have added richness to our deliberations,” he said. The company confirmed that this announcement fulfills its disclosure obligations in line with UK Listing Rule 6.4.6R.

According to the company, from January 1, 2026, Anglo American’s Board of Directors will reflect the changes following Nyasulu’s departure.