BHP’s Next Leader Faces Same Problems in Deal-Obsessed Industry

Brandon Craig was announced as incoming CEO of BHP Group Ltd. at a March 18, 2026 news conference in Melbourne, succeeding Mike Henry who led the company for more than six years. The report is a routine, orderly leadership transition at a major miner and is unlikely to have immediate material impact on operations or commodity exposure, though strategic direction could shift over a longer horizon.

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Brandon Craig was announced as incoming CEO of BHP Group Ltd. at a March 18, 2026 news conference in Melbourne, succeeding Mike Henry who led the company for more than six years. The report is a routine, orderly leadership transition at a major miner and is unlikely to have immediate material impact on operations or commodity exposure, though strategic direction could shift over a longer horizon.