After helping drive the Weir Group’s transformation over the past 15 years, Andrew Neilson is set to become the company’s next chief executive officer (CEO), taking the reins as Weir looks to build on a decade of growth and strategic change.
Neilson has held senior leadership roles across Weir – which supplies mining companies with engineered equipment, wear parts and digital solutions, such as pumps, processing technology and ground-engaging tools – since joining the business in 2010.
He most recently led its minerals division, the company’s largest, where he helped expand markets, strengthen operations and drive growth across key mining regions.
“We have the right strategy to deliver for all our stakeholders and I look forward to working with my 12,000 talented colleagues around the world to realise this tremendous growth opportunity and deliver on our mission to make mining more sustainable,” Neilson said.
Neilson succeeds Jon Stanton, who has spent the last decade reshaping Weir into a focused mining technology leader through strategic acquisitions, portfolio changes and a sharper focus on operational performance.
“Throughout my tenure, Andrew has played a major role in Wier’s strategic transformation and has huge followership as a leader across the business,” Stanton said.
“I look forward to supporting his seamless transition and to watching the Weir team go from strength to strength as I begin my next chapter.”
Neilson will officially take the reins as the new Weir CEO in August.