Mark Bristow (businessman)
| Mark Bristow | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Dennis Mark Bristow 7 January 1959 Estcourt, South Africa |
| Residence | London, the US, South Africa and Mauritius |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Estcourt High School |
| Alma mater | University of Natal |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Salary | $6,702,390 |
| Title | Chief Executive of Randgold Resources |
| Term | 1995–present |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs Bristow |
| Children | 2 |
Dennis Mark Bristow (born 7 January 1959) is a South African businessman. He is the Chief Executive of Randgold Resources, a British multinational a gold mining business.
Early life
Born in Estcourt, South Africa, Bristow attended Estcourt High School and then graduated from the University of Natal with BSc and PhD degrees in Geology. In the 1970s, he served as an officer in the South African Army, and saw active service against guerrillas in Swaziland and Angola.[1][2]
Career
He has been Chief Executive of Randgold Resources since October 1995. Bristow served as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Rockwell Diamonds Inc, before joining Randgold in 1992, and is the Non-Executive Chairman of Rockwell Diamonds Inc since 9 September 2011.[3]
He serves as President of Senegal's Economic Advisory Committee, and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa.
Personal life
He is married with two sons, and has homes in London, the US, South Africa and Mauritius.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mark Bristow: the man least likely to suffer when gold loses its lustre". The Guardian. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ↑ Hogg, Alec (7 February 2007). "Mark Bristow: CEO, Randgold Resources". Moneyweb. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ↑ "Dennis Mark Bristow: Executive Profile". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 26 November 2012.