When is BHP's Chief Commercial Officer Rag Udd scheduled to leave the company, and what is the source of this information?

Rag Udd is scheduled to leave BHP at the end of January, according to an internal memo dated September 2 that was seen by Bloomberg and confirmed by people familiar with the move. The memo is not public, and the individuals who confirmed the departure requested anonymity.

What was the defining commercial challenge during Rag Udd’s tenure as Chief Commercial Officer, and how was it resolved?

The defining commercial challenge during Rag Udd’s tenure as Chief Commercial Officer was a months-long dispute with China’s state-backed iron ore buyer, China Mineral Resources Group Co., which led to product restrictions and market volatility; a settlement was reached in April.

BHP Chief Commercial Officer Rag Udd to Leave in January

Sep 1, 2026

BHP Group confirmed Chief Commercial Officer Rag Udd will depart at the end of January after leading its commercial operations since 2024. His tenure notably included resolving a high-profile dispute with China’s state-backed iron ore buyer that previously impacted the market.

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