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 Sir Mick Davis    | |
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| Born | Michael Lawrence Davis 15 February 1958 South Africa |
| Residence | London |
| Nationality | • British • South African |
| Education | Theodor Herzl School |
| Alma mater | Rhodes University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Title | Chief Executive of Xstrata plc |
| Term | 2001–2013 |
| Successor | Ivan Glasenberg |
| Religion |  Jew |
Sir Michael Lawrence "Mick" Davis is a South African/British businessman. He was the Chief Executive of Xstrata plc, an Anglo-Swiss multinational mining company until its merger with Glencore International Plc in 2013. After leaving Xstrata, he formed mining venture, X2 Resources.[1]
Background
Mick Davis was born to a Jewish family [2] on 15 February 1958. He was educated at Theodor Herzl School, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where he was a schoolfriend of Ivan Glasenberg, Chief Executive of Glencore.[3][4] He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Rhodes University and is a qualified accountant.[5]
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References
- ↑ http://www.mining-technology.com/news/newsx2-resources-secures-a-further-1bn-of-funds-to-expand-mining-business-4407261/
- ↑ Jewish Chronicle: "JC Power 100 2014 - Mick Davis" September 10, 2014
- ↑ http://www.thejlc.org/author/mickd/
- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/mining/9529658/The-Glencore-Xstrata-war-has-turned-friends-into-foes.html
- ↑ http://www.whoswho.co.za/mick-davis-3715
