The Future of Leadership in Mining

RESOURCING TOMORROW: Rowan Phendler in discussion with Andrew Thake ahead of this year's global mining event focused on the leaders of the future.

Leadership is under more pressure than ever in the global mining industry.

With the energy transition accelerating, M&A reshaping the market, and ESG expectations redefining corporate value, the qualities required of leaders are shifting fast.

In this interview with Resourcing Tomorrow’s Andrew Thake, Rowan Phendler, Partner in Granger Reis’ Natural Resources team, reflects on how leadership must evolve to meet these challenges.

He discusses:·
- Why integration leaders need to combine cross-cultural fluency, operational depth and strategic vision.
- How ESG must be understood as a value driver, not just a compliance exercise.
- The growing importance of humility, curiosity and human-centred leadership in shaping future organisations.

This is a timely conversation ahead of Resourcing Tomorrow 2025, where Rowan will be hosting a keynote fireside chat with Mark Kristoff and as chair of a panel on the complexities of leadership in mining with Terry Briggs, Jon Stanton, Mark Cutifani, and Dino Otranto.

Join us at Resourcing Tomorrow 2025 — find out more and book your tickets here: resourcingtomorrow.com