Simon Pope
About Simon Pope
Simon Pope serves as the General Manager of Mining at Glencore in Australia, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the mining sector, having worked in various roles at Glencore since 2011 and holding advanced degrees from multiple universities.
Current Role at Glencore
Simon Pope serves as the General Manager - Mining at Glencore, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Australia and has accumulated four years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing mining operations and ensuring the efficiency and safety of mining activities within the organization.
Previous Positions at Glencore
Prior to his current role, Simon Pope held several positions at Glencore. He was the Chief Mining Officer for NQ Copper Assets from 2017 to 2020, and before that, he worked as the Underground Mining Manager at Mount Isa Copper Mine from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he served as the Technical Services Manager for Mount Isa Copper Operations from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Academic Background
Simon Pope has a solid educational foundation in mining and business management. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Australia, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003. He later pursued a Master’s Degree at UNSW Australia, which he completed in 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Queensland University of Technology in 2016.