Christian Langenhorst
About Christian Langenhorst
Christian Langenhorst is a Financial Controller at Zinc Assets Global, currently based in Switzerland. He has extensive experience in finance management, particularly with Glencore, where he implemented significant improvements in financial processes and oversaw large teams.
Work at Glencore
Christian Langenhorst currently serves as the Financial Controller for Zinc Assets Global at Glencore, a position he has held since 2020 in Switzerland. Prior to this role, he worked at Glencore in various finance-related positions. He was the Finance Manager for Mount Isa Mines - Zinc from 2015 to 2018, where he implemented significant improvements in the finance function, notably reducing the end-of-month process by nearly ten days. He also held the position of Finance Superintendent at Mount Isa Mines - Zinc for nine months in 2014 to 2015 and served as the Finance Manager for Zinc Assets Australia from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Christian Langenhorst studied at the University of Pretoria, where he gained foundational knowledge in finance and accounting. He furthered his qualifications by studying at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enhancing his expertise in financial management and accounting practices. His educational background supports his roles in finance and his ability to implement effective financial strategies within the organizations he has worked for.
Background
Before joining Glencore, Christian Langenhorst worked at Deloitte Australia as a Manager in Audit from 2011 to 2013 in Johannesburg and later as a Manager in Assurance & Advisory from 2013 to 2014 in Brisbane. His experience at Deloitte provided him with a strong foundation in auditing and advisory services, which he leveraged in his subsequent roles in finance management at Glencore.
Achievements
During his tenure at Mount Isa Mine, Christian Langenhorst supported the successful implementation of a planning system that improved business budgeting and planning. He also acted as the Supply and Logistics General Manager for Mount Isa Mines Zinc and Copper operations, overseeing a team of over 50 employees. His leadership established a culture of financial stewardship through timely and relevant reporting.