Biography

Gisela Gips is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the mining and metals industry. Gisela spent 15 years at Anglo American, where she held various site-based and global corporate roles. Her work encompassed production, technical projects, talent management, research, business improvement, and technology implementation. One of her notable achievements at Anglo American was the development of the global talent framework and leading the turnaround of the Sishen Iron Ore mine from a loss-making operation to a flagship asset. Following her tenure at Anglo American, Gisela joined ArcelorMittal Mines Canada, based in Montreal. Over four-and-a-half years, she implemented integrated planning, pit-to-port processes, and data analytics, while optimizing and expanding the remote operating center. Throughout her career, Gisela has lived and worked in South Africa, Ireland, and Canada, and has spent significant time in Australia, Chile, and Brazil providing technical support and capability building for processing functions. Her key achievements include the blank page implementation of integrated planning practices from pit to port for ArcelorMittal Mines Canada, including the development of tools, processes, teams, and systems. Born and raised in South Africa, she spent the first half of her childhood in goldmining towns and the latter half on an off-grid farm. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and has built a distinguished career spanning multiple continents and roles. Currently, Gisela is with BHP, having relocated to Saskatoon in September 2024 with her two children, Kaeden (12) and Isla (7), and her dog. She brings deep expertise in base metals such as copper, lead, and zinc, as well as iron ore, with adjacent experience in coal, nickel, niobium, platinum, and diamonds.