Hill was named Barrick's permanent president and chief executive on 4 February 2026, having stepped in as group chief operating officer and interim CEO after Mark Bristow's abrupt exit in September 2025. He joined Barrick in 2006 and previously ran its Latin America and Asia Pacific region. He is leading the planned IPO of Barrick's North American gold assets, which leaves the African mines such as Kibali, Loulo-Gounkoto and North Mara in the remaining 'rest of world' business.
Career moves on record
- Appointed
President and Chief Executive Officer, Barrick Mining Corporation
Barrick's board confirmed Mark Hill as permanent president and CEO, about four months after he stepped in on an interim basis following Mark Bristow's abrupt exit. The decision came alongside confirmation that Barrick would press ahead with a listing of its North American gold assets, a move that leaves its African operations in the rest of the group.
- Interim
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer; Group Chief Operating Officer, Barrick Mining Corporation
Barrick said Mark Bristow had stepped down as president and CEO after almost seven years, and appointed Mark Hill, a Barrick veteran since 2006, as group COO and interim chief executive with immediate effect. The company gave no reason for Bristow's exit, which came as its Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali remained caught up in a dispute with the government, and the board began a search for a permanent CEO.