People moves

People Moves: K92 Mining, Hargy Oil Palms, PNG Chiefs

19 Aug 2026 by

Change of CEO at K92 Mining, new director at Hargy Oil Palms Ltd, new Head of Sponsorships and Partnerships at the PNG Chiefs.

Left: K92 Mining’s David Medilek; right: Robert Nilkare, new Director for Hargy Oil Palms Ltd. (Credits: K92 Mining, Hargy Oil Palms Ltd)

David Medilek, current President and Chief Operating Officer, will become Chief Executive Officer and Director of K92 Mining, effective 1 October. Medilek will succeed John Lewins, who will transition from Chief Executive Officer to Non-Executive Chair of the Board.

As part of the transition:

  • Chris Kinver, currently Vice President, Projects & Engineering, will become Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 October.
  • Anne Giardini will transition from Independent Chair of the Board to Lead Director.
  • Susan Scheepers has been appointed Vice President, Human Resources.

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Hargy Oil Palms Limited has appointed Robert Nilkare as an Independent Director.

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Lee Ann Olin has been appointed as Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships at the PNG Chiefs.