Cay Mims
About Cay Mims
Cay Mims serves as the Executive Vice President of Global Natural Resources at Proudfoot, bringing over 15 years of experience in mining and consulting. He has held various roles in prominent companies, including Newmont Mining Corporation and BHP Company Limited, and actively mentors young STEM professionals in the industry.
Current Role at Proudfoot
Cay Mims serves as the Executive Vice President, Global Natural Resources at Proudfoot. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic direction and operational excellence in the natural resources sector. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Mims focuses on enhancing business processes through transformation methodologies.
Previous Experience at Proudfoot
Prior to his current role, Mims worked at Proudfoot in various capacities. He was the Managing Director for Natural Resources in the Americas from 2017 to 2020 and held the position of Director Strategy for Natural Resources from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he served as Assistant Practice Director and Manager for Mining and Metals, accumulating extensive experience in the consulting field.
Career Background in Mining and Consulting
Cay Mims has over 15 years of experience in the mining and consulting industries. His career includes roles such as Senior Geologist at BHP Company Limited and Geologist at Newmont Mining Corporation. He also worked as an Analyst in Corporate Finance at Rand Merchant Bank and contributed to the Mining and Metals Practice at The Highland Group.
Education and Expertise
Mims holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New England in Australia and a Master of Business Administration from Macquarie Graduate School of Management. He also completed MS Prelim studies at The University of Western Australia. His expertise includes geometallurgy and mine-to-mill processes, focusing on performance improvement and corporate advisory in the natural resources sector.
Mentorship and Advocacy
Cay Mims actively mentors young professionals in STEM fields, promoting leadership development within the natural resources industry. He advocates for the Proudfoot philosophy of transformation, which emphasizes humanization, optimization, and digitization in business processes, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.