Summary
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) announced a planned leadership transition within its finance department. C. Donald “Don” Whitmire, Jr., Vice President and Controller, will retire effective June 30, 2022, after a distinguished 33-year career with the company. This marks the end of an era for a long-standing executive. In anticipation of Mr. Whitmire's retirement, the company expects to appoint Ellie Mikes as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Mikes brings extensive experience from within FCX, having spent 19 years in various financial reporting and treasury roles, most recently as Assistant Treasurer. Her appointment is seen as a move to ensure continuity and leverage internal talent within the finance function.
Key Highlights
- 1Retirement of C. Donald “Don” Whitmire, Jr., Vice President and Controller, effective June 30, 2022.
- 2Mr. Whitmire has served FCX for 33 years.
- 3Ellie Mikes is expected to be appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
- 4Ms. Mikes has 19 years of experience within FCX in Financial Reporting and Treasury.
- 5Ms. Mikes currently holds the position of Assistant Treasurer, a role she has occupied since 2019.
- 6The appointment of Ms. Mikes is not dependent on any other arrangements and involves no reportable related-party transactions.
- 7This filing primarily concerns a routine executive transition within the finance department.