Mr Hunt commenced his 34-year mining career with BHP at the Port Kembla steel works, before holding extensive General Management and Corporate Strategy roles within BHP. Between 1999 to 2005, he was President BHP Iron Ore.
Mr Hunt served as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lihir Gold Ltd during which time he managed the company’s takeover by Newcrest Mining for A$9.5 billion after multiple bids. During his career he has had responsibility for many mine developments, exploration projects and portfolio optimisation programs.
More recently, he has held MD and CEO positions with both Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield Services), and Chairman then MD and CEO of AGL Energy Ltd.