Newcrest announced two changes to the composition of its Board of Directors. The appointment of Peter Tomsett as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 September 2018; and the retirement of Rick Lee as a Non-Executive Director, immediately after the next Newcrest Annual General Meeting on 14 November 2018. Peter last executive role was as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Placer Dome Inc. where he worked for 20 years in project, operational and executive roles.