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Gary Nagle

Chief Executive Officer, Glencore · Switzerland

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-11

Gary Nagle is the CEO of Glencore (GLEN). Nagle is based in Switzerland.

South African business executive born in 1975. Joined Glencore in 2000 and held senior roles in coal and ferroalloys across Colombia, South Africa, and Australia before becoming CEO in July 2021. Holds degrees in commerce and accounting from the University of the Witwatersrand and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1999.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage of Gary Nagle has focused on Glencore's strategic positioning in the global commodities market, including discussions around potential consolidation within the mining sector and the company's pursuit of growth opportunities in copper alongside discussions of a potential Rio Tinto merger. The headlines also reflect Glencore's recent financial performance, with half-year earnings substantially increased, alongside operational developments including a provision related to Radiant World exposure and ongoing engagement with regulatory environments in key markets.

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