Norfolk has announced Kim Truter as the company’s new CEO, successfully recruiting him from the position of President and Chief Operating Officer at Rio Tinto subsidiary Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. 

 

Mr Truter has previously held a number of senior positions in operational, development and corporate areas in Australia, Africa and Canada. He brings specialist expertise in a range of resource sectors including iron ore, coal, diamonds, nickel and mineral sands to the newly-created role.

 

Norfolk Group Managing Director, Glenn Wallace, said the appointment of Mr Truter would drive further operational efficiencies and best-practice procedures across the Norfolk Group.

 

“We are delighted to have secured the services of a senior and highly-experienced industry professional and welcome Kim to the company.

 

“He has a proven track-record, specialist industry expertise and a breadth of international and domestic experiences that will be of huge benefit to Norfolk.

 

“We are confident Kim will make an immediate impact in driving operational efficiencies across the Group.”

 

Mr Truter will commence his role at Norfolk immediately.