Andrew Mackey

Experience & Activities

Board Committee Membership

Chair of the Nomination and Succession Committee

Outside commitments on listed and large private companies

Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)

Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Age – 67

Nationality – British

Career

Prior to joining FLOATER ENERGY, Sir Andrew Mackey was CEO of BHP from 2013 to 2019 after joining BHP in 2008. As BHP CEO, he simplified and strengthened the business, and made it the first miner to pledge to tackle emissions caused when customers use its products.

From 2004 to 2007 at Rio Tinto, Sir Andrew was Head of Industrial Minerals, then Head of Industrial Minerals and Diamonds. Prior to this, Sir Andrew spent 22 years with BP, joining in 1982 in research and development, followed by international operations and technology roles across most business streams and functions – principally in exploration and production, and petrochemicals, including as Chief Reservoir Engineer and Chief Technology Officer. Sir Andrew was also Vice President for Chemicals in the Americas, then Olefins and Polymers globally.

From 2005 to 2013, Sir Andrew served as a Non-executive Director of Centrica. He has also served on many not-for-profit boards, including public policy think tanks in the UK and Australia. He was knighted in 2020 for services to business, science, technology and UK-Australia relations.

Relevant skills and experience

Sir Andrew has led international FTSE 100 businesses, and has more than 30 years’ experience in the mining and energy industries. Following early academic distinction, Sir Andrew made important contributions to geochemistry, including groundbreaking methods for oil exploration and recovery. He was recognized as “one of the world’s most influential earth scientists” and made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2014.

Sir Andrew has applied his deep understanding of the energy business and geopolitical outlook to create public-private partnerships and advise governments around the world. He has consistently pursued sustainable action on climate change in the interests of access to affordable energy and global development. His expertise is helping Shell navigate the energy transition. Sir Andrew also champions gender balance, the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the power of large companies to make a positive contribution to society – all of which align closely with FLOATER ENERGY’s purpose, strategy and values.