Ian David Cockerill is a British businessperson who has been at the helm of 10 different companies. Presently, Mr. Cockerill holds the position of Chairman of Polymetal International Plc and Chairman for Conservation 360. Mr. Cockerill is also on the board of BHP Group Ltd., I-Pulse, Inc. and BHP Group Plc and Executive Chairman of Leadership for Conservation in Africa. Ian David Cockerill previously held the position of Non-Executive Chairman at Petmin Ltd., Chairman at BlackRock World Mining Trust Plc, Non-Executive Chairman for Hummingbird Resources Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director at Endeavour Mining Corp., Co-Chairman of High Power Exploration, Inc., President & Chief Executive Officer at Gold Fields Ltd., Chief Executive Officer-Anglo Coal at Anglo American Plc, Chief Executive Officer at AngloCoal Ltd. and Executive Director-Business Development at AngloGold Ltd. Ian David Cockerill received a graduate degree from The Royal School of Mines, an undergraduate degree from Chelsea College and an undergraduate degree from the University of London.