Energy Resources of Australia announced the appointment of Mr. Brad Welsh as Chief Executive, effective 18 February 2022. Mr. Welsh is from the Muruwari tribe in north-western New South Wales. He grew up in the Aboriginal community of Redfern, Sydney.

Prior to joining ERA, he held a number of roles within Rio Tinto, including Chief Advisor Closure Strategy Non-Managed Assets, Chief Advisor to the CEO - Indigenous Affairs and acting General Manager of the Weipa bauxite operation in Northern Queensland, where he gained extensive management experience.