Laurel M. Buckner

Laurel M. V. Buckner is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in venture capital and corporate management. Currently serving as Vice President Ventures at BHP since January 2024, Laurel has held significant roles in various firms, including Managing Director at Riverstone Holdings (2022-2024) and Managing Director at WestRiver Group (2019-2022). Previous board positions include Chair of the Compensation Committee at TeraGo (2018-2023) and Board Chair at Geoverse (2018-2019). Laurel's career includes leadership in investments and mergers and acquisitions, with notable contributions at ATN International and GCI Communication Corp. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Colorado College, a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Washington, and a Doctor of Law from the University of Denver.