David Newton

David Newton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in health, safety, environment, and security (HSEC) management across various sectors, including oil, mining, and environmental services. Currently serving as the HSEC Lead at Glencore since March 2021, David previously held significant roles at Tullow Oil, where responsibilities included global accountability for environmental, safety, health, security, and external affairs across multiple regions. David also played a key role in cultural transformation and performance improvement related to safety in Ethiopia and Uganda. Earlier career milestones include leadership positions at BHP Billiton and Ok Tedi Mining Limited, focusing on HSEC strategy and implementation. David's educational background includes a Master of Science in Land Resource Management from The University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Natural Resources in Environmental Science from the University of New England.