Marius Kloppers
Marius Kloppers | |
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| Born | August 26, 1962 South Africa |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1993–2013 |
| Known for | Former Chief Executive Officer of BHP Billiton |
Marius Jacques Kloppers (born 26 August 1962) is an Australian businessman originally from South Africa, known for his role as the former Chief Executive Officer of BHP Billiton, recognized as the largest mining corporation worldwide. He held the positions of Executive Director and Chairman of the Group Management Committee between 2007 and 2013. Kloppers stepped down as CEO on 1 October 2013, with Andrew Mackenzie taking over the leadership.
Education
Kloppers completed his secondary education at Helpmekaar Kollege in Johannesburg. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pretoria, followed by a doctoral degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD.
Career
Starting his professional journey in South Africa, Kloppers worked in petrochemical industries at Sasol and conducted materials research at Mintek. After earning his MBA, he joined the Netherlands-based management consultancy McKinsey & Company. In 1993, he became part of Billiton. At 44 years old, Kloppers was appointed CEO of BHP Billiton in 2007, officially commencing his tenure on 1 October. His remuneration in 2009 totaled US$10.4 million, which included a base salary of $2 million alongside significant bonus payments.