Weir has appointed Marc Cameron as President of its Minerals Division, joining the company on October 26, 2026, and becoming a member of the Group Executive.
Cameron brings more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning mining operations, heavy equipment, technology-led solutions and global commercial roles. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President, Resource Industries at Caterpillar, where he led the global commercial organisation and drove growth through integrated, customer-focused solutions and services. He also led the expansion of Caterpillar’s portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions.
Before joining Caterpillar in 2020, Cameron spent almost two decades with Rio Tinto where he held a number of senior operational and leadership roles. These included Managing Director, Rio Tinto Kennecott, and President and Chief Operating Officer of the Diavik Diamond Mine. Across these roles, he led large, integrated mining operations with responsibility for safety, operational performance, strategy development and execution, and talent development.
Originally from New Brunswick, Canada, Cameron will be based in Fort Worth, USA when he joins Weir.
Andrew Neilson, CEO, Weir, said: “I am delighted to welcome Marc to Weir. His deep mining operations experience, combined with his global commercial and technology expertise, gives him a strong understanding of our customers and the challenges they face. I am confident that Marc will build on Minerals’ leading technology portfolio and close customer relationships to accelerate growth.”
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