Mr Lamont has experience across a range of industries, including mining, resources and manufacturing as a senior executive. David was BHP's Chief Financial Officer from 2020 to 2024 with responsibility for overseeing Group Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Risk and Internal Audit teams. David previously held senior roles at BHP between 2001 and 2006, including Chief Financial Officer of its Carbon Steel Materials and Energy Coal businesses. Prior to re-joining BHP in December 2020, David was the Chief Financial Officer of ASX-listed global biotech company CSL Limited and had also served in similar roles at Minerals and Metals Group, OZ Minerals Limited, PaperlinX Limited and Incitec Pivot Limited. David is a Director of Telstra Group Limited and the Geelong Cats Foundation Pty Ltd and is President of the Financial Executives Institute of Australia. David is Chair of the People Committee and a member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee and Finance Committee.