Swiss multinational Glencore, one of the world’s largest natural resource companies, has announced the appointment of Martín Pérez de Solay as its new CEO in Argentina. The executive will lead the El Pachón and MARA copper projects, key initiatives in the company’s mining strategy in the country.
By Panorama Minero
With extensive experience in mining, energy, and finance, Pérez de Solay will work closely with the local team to strengthen Glencore’s presence in Argentina. He will report directly to Xavier Wagner, the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), and will be responsible for driving the development of the company’s copper assets in the region.
“As one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies, Glencore has been a key investor in Argentina for decades. Today, our focus is on El Pachón and MARA, aiming to develop their full potential, generate a positive impact on the local economy, and contribute to positioning the country as a global mining hub,” said Pérez de Solay following his appointment.
Experience and Background
An industrial engineer who graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA), where he also serves as a professor and Chairman of the Board, Pérez de Solay has worked in strategic sectors such as mining, energy, and financial services. Before joining Glencore, he was CEO of Allkem, a company focused on lithium production.
With this appointment, Glencore strengthens its commitment to mining in Argentina and advances in the consolidation of two of the country’s major copper projects—a key mineral for the energy transition and the global industry, whose demand is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades.
