Richard T. O’Brien

Mr. O’Brien is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Boart Longyear Limited, the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies. He held these positions from April 2013 to October 2015. Mr. O’Brien also held several leadership positions at Newmont Mining Corporation, an international gold production company. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2007 until February 2013, President and Chief Financial Officer from 2006 and 2007, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2005 to 2006. Prior to Newmont Mining Corporation, Mr. O’Brien was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AGL Resources, a natural gas distribution, marketing and energy service company, from 2001 until 2005.

Mr. O’Brien also serves on the boards of Xcel Energy Inc. and Ma’aden, a Saudi Arabian mining company.