Freeport-McMoRan

Leadership continuity is a positive. Kathleen Quirk, a 30‑plus‑year company veteran and former CFO, became CEO in June 2024, while long‑time leader Richard Adkerson remains Chairman.

The team has executed large, complex projects in Indonesia and the Americas, maintained IG ratings, and instituted a clear returns policy. 2025’s accident response and transparent guidance on restart and costs reflect operational discipline, though incident prevention remains a key focus area.