James McCullough has been appointed as the new chief financial officer (CFO) at Kenmare Resources.

He will join the firm with mining, strategic and financial experience, having served at Rio Tinto for 14 years, most recently as general manager for group strategy.

McCullough has also served in a number of roles in Rio Tinto’s group finance team, having worked in business evaluation, shared services, and as business executive to the Rio Tinto CFO.

He has also led and supported key finance and strategic initiatives across several of Rio’s businesses and functions.

McCullough will join the firm on 1 May 2025, succeeding Tom Hickey, who was appointed as managing director in August 2024.

Hickey said: "I am delighted to welcome James to Kenmare’s management team. James has an outstanding combination of technical, financial and strategic experience, which I believe will be of immense value to Kenmare over the coming years. He has also known the company for many years, having previously covered Kenmare as an analyst."

McCullough concluded: "Kenmare has a unique position in the titanium minerals industry and significant Mineral Resources that will provide opportunities for decades to come. I have always admired Kenmare’s achievements, people and contributions to its host communities, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the organisation. I am looking forward to working with the management team and board to further strengthen the company’s operational, financial and sustainability performance."

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