Aimee Allen
About Aimee R. Allen
Aimee R. Allen (age 61) is an independent non‑executive director of Coronado Global Resources Inc. (CODQL), appointed on August 31, 2023. She holds a Masters in Metallurgical Engineering (The Ohio State University) and an MBA (University of Pittsburgh), with >30 years’ operating leadership across steel and mining at BHP (Olympic Dam), ArcelorMittal (Vanderbijlpark, South Africa) and BlueScope Steel; since 2018 she has been a Principal Consultant at Cyient Consulting (NYSE‑listed) . The Board has affirmatively determined Ms. Allen is independent under NYSE/SEC/ASX standards .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHP (Olympic Dam) | General Manager, Surface | Nov 2015 – Jul 2017 | Responsible for safe mined delivery of copper, uranium, gold, silver |
| ArcelorMittal (Vanderbijlpark, South Africa) | General Manager | Not disclosed | Led one of the world’s largest inland steel mills |
| BlueScope Steel (Western Port Works) | General Manager | Not disclosed | Full operational leadership |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyient Consulting (NYSE‑listed) | Principal Consultant | Since 2018 | Global engineering and technology solutions |
Board Governance
- Independence: Independent director .
- Committees:
- Health, Safety, Environment & Community (HSEC) Committee member in 2024 .
- Compensation & Nominating Committee Chair effective as of the 2025 AGM (post‑AGM composition: Pritchard, Tyson, Allen as Chair) .
- Attendance/engagement: In 2024 the Board held 12 regular and 1 special meeting; HSEC met 3 times and Compensation & Nominating met 4 times; all current directors attended ≥75% of applicable meetings, and seven directors attended the 2024 annual meeting .
- Governance processes: Regular executive sessions for independent directors; Lead Independent Director role discontinued post‑AGM 2025 .
| Governance Item | 2024 | Post-AGM 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Committee assignments | HSEC member | Compensation & Nominating Chair |
| Board/Committee meeting cadence | Board: 12 regular, 1 special; HSEC: 3; Comp & Nom: 4 | Not disclosed |
| Attendance threshold | ≥75% for all current directors | Not disclosed |
| Independent executive sessions | Yes (regular) | Yes (policy continues) |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | FY 2024 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board retainer (non‑Chair) | $115,531 | Amounts include statutory superannuation where applicable |
| Additional Chair fee (policy) | $9,903 | Chair fees apply per committee (Audit/Comp/HSEC); Ms. Allen becomes Comp & Nom Chair post‑AGM 2025 |
| RSU election (policy) | Available | Non‑employee directors may elect RSUs; none elected RSUs in 2024 |
| Travel/expense reimbursement | Provided | Standard for non‑executive directors |
Performance Compensation
- Directors do not receive performance‑based cash bonuses; compensation is retainer‑based with optional RSU election. No RSUs were elected by non‑employee directors in 2024 .
| Performance-linked element | FY 2024 | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| RSUs (elected by directors) | None | Settled no later than 30 days after earliest of 5 years, board departure, or change in control; includes dividend equivalents; granted in installments over ~15 months |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current public company boards | Not disclosed for Ms. Allen |
| Committee roles at other public companies | Not disclosed |
| Interlocks/potential conflicts | Compensation & Nominating Committee includes EMG’s designee (Laura Tyson) alongside Ms. Allen post‑AGM; EMG has broad board designation and committee representation rights via Series A Share and Stockholder’s Agreement |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Technical: Metallurgical engineering; deep operational leadership in complex mining/steel assets .
- Industry: >30 years in resources/steel across Australia, South Africa, global contexts .
- Education: Masters in Metallurgical Engineering (OSU); MBA (Pittsburgh) .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | As of Apr 16, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (shares/CDIs) | — (no reported holdings) |
| Ownership % of outstanding | <1% implied; “—” in table |
| Stock ownership guidelines | Must hold CDIs/RSUs/shares equal to annual gross board fees by year 5 of tenure (non‑EMG designees) |
| Compliance status | Early tenure; guideline applies by year 5 |
| Hedging/pledging | Hedging of plan‑acquired securities prohibited before vesting; policy applies to directors |
Governance Assessment
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Positive signals:
- Independent status and strong operational subject‑matter expertise directly relevant to Coronado’s safety, productivity and HSEC mandates .
- Appointment as Chair of the Compensation & Nominating Committee strengthens board oversight of pay, succession, and governance processes; independent consultant (Guerdon Associates) used for benchmarking in 2024 .
- Regular independent executive sessions and documented risk oversight structure .
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Risks and red flags:
- Major shareholder EMG retains special rights to designate directors and secure committee representation; post‑AGM Compensation & Nominating Committee includes EMG’s non‑independent designee (Laura Tyson), which can present perceived conflicts in executive/director pay and nominations despite Rule 10C‑1 compliance .
- No reported personal share ownership by Ms. Allen as of April 16, 2025; while within guideline window, current “skin‑in‑the‑game” is minimal until guideline compliance is achieved by year 5 .
- Lead Independent Director role discontinued post‑AGM, modestly weakening a formal counterbalance to Executive Chair structure .
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Shareholder feedback context:
- Company say‑on‑pay support of ~97.5% at 2024 AGM suggests broad investor acceptance of compensation framework; as incoming Comp & Nom Chair, Ms. Allen inherits a favorable baseline but should maintain rigorous performance linkage and independence optics .
Overall, Ms. Allen’s industry credentials and independence support board effectiveness, particularly across HSEC and compensation governance. Oversight optics will hinge on maintaining robust processes and transparent engagement given EMG’s structural rights and committee presence .