John Parker Is Seen as Next Anglo Chairman, Telegraph Reports

By Sarah Thompson

Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Sir John Parker is the frontrunner to replace Mark Moody-Stuart, who is due to retire as chairman of Anglo American Plc next year, the Sunday Telegraph reported, citing people at the company.

The appointment is expected to be made at the end of the year, the newspaper said, adding that headhunter Spencer Stuart is understood to be orchestrating the recruitment process.

Parker's resume includes the chairmanship of National Grid Plc and seats on the boards of the Court of the Bank of England and Carnival Plc, the Telegraph said.

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