Laurie Brlas

Ms. Brlas most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Newmont Mining Corporation, a leading gold and copper producer with U.S and international operations, until her retirement in 2016. From 2006 to 2013, Ms. Brlas served in a succession of senior leadership positions at iron ore producer Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., most recently as Executive Vice President and President, Global Operations.

Ms. Brlas currently serves on the boards of Albemarle Corporation, a global chemical manufacturer, and Perrigo Company plc, an over-the-counter pharmaceutical and nutritional product manufacturer. She previously served as a director of Calpine Corporation (electricity generation) and NOVA Chemical Corporation (plastics and chemical manufacturing). Ms. Brlas is a certified public accountant and certified management accountant.