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Podcast: Sweat Capital
Episode: #132 - Graham Kerr (South32): Building a Mining Career Without a Mining Degree
Description: In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Graham Kerr, CEO of South32, for a rare, career-focused look at leadership, capital allocation, and what it actually takes to succeed in mining. Graham’s path defies the stereotype. He didn’t study mining engineering — instead, he began with business, finance, and information systems before joining BHP as a graduate. By going all-in on learning, pushing beyond head-office finance roles, and taking on operational responsibility early, he progressed from analyst to CFO to CEO. We unpack his time at BHP, including what working inside one of the world’s la...