Appointment Chief Executive Officer

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Stock Coronado Global Resources Inc (CRN.ASX)
Release Time 14 Jul 2026, 8:23 a.m.
Price Sensitive Yes
 Coronado Appoints New CEO
Key Points
  • Barrie van der Merwe appointed CEO and MD effective August 1, 2026
  • Van der Merwe previously served as Chief Financial Officer
  • Interim CFO Sandeep Deoji appointed until permanent appointment
  • CEO transition aims to return company to profitability
Full Summary

Coronado Global Resources Inc. has appointed Barend (Barrie) J. van der Merwe as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective August 1, 2026. Van der Merwe, currently the Chief Financial Officer, has been with the company since 2025 and brings extensive mining industry experience. The Board believes he is the right leader to guide the company through a phase focused on profitability and debt reduction. Interim CEO Gerry Spindler will remain on the Board as a non-executive director. Van der Merwe plans to drive safety culture and business performance to achieve these goals. Sandeep Deoji will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer until a permanent appointment is made.