Mike Henry

Mike Henry is an Australian business executive and mining industry leader who serves as Chief Executive Officer of “BHP”, one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies. Based in Melbourne, he leads the global miner in producing essential commodities including iron ore, copper, coal, and nickel, while advancing the company’s strategy toward sustainable energy, climate resilience, and responsible resource development. Henry has overseen BHP through a period of strategic transformation marked by portfolio optimization, safety enhancements, and increased focus on decarbonization and global supply reliability.

Henry joined BHP in 1997 and has held a range of senior leadership roles across the company’s global operations. Prior to becoming CEO in 2020, he served as President of BHP’s Minerals Australia division, responsible for some of the company’s most significant assets, and as Executive Vice President of Base Metals, overseeing major copper and nickel operations worldwide. His leadership experience spans mining, marketing, and operational excellence, underpinning BHP’s efforts to deliver value for shareholders while addressing broader environmental and social expectations.

Under Henry’s leadership, BHP has intensified its focus on climate action and community engagement. The company has made ambitious commitments to scope reduction targets and expanded investment in low‑emissions technologies and renewable energy integration across its operations. Henry’s tenure has also emphasized Indigenous engagement, workforce safety improvements, and transparent reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. These efforts reflect evolving stakeholder expectations for sustainable resource development and strengthened corporate responsibility.

Henry is a prominent voice in the global resource sector, frequently advocating for responsible natural resource investment, resilient supply chains, and collaboration between industry and governments to meet future energy and infrastructure needs. He participates in international forums on mining, energy transition, and economic development and serves on industry boards and advisory councils that shape resource policy.

As of 2026, Henry continues to lead BHP’s strategic direction, balancing operational performance with long‑term commitments to sustainability and innovation in the resources sector.