Ken MacKenzie

Ken joined the board in June 2026. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (McGill University, Canada). 

Ken has extensive experience as a non-executive chairman and senior executive in large, complex businesses operating across multiple industries and jurisdictions.  He had a 23-year executive career at Amcor Limited, a global packaging company with operations in over 40 countries, serving for ten years as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.  Most recently Ken was Chairman of BHP Group Limited, retiring in March 2025.

Ken is currently Chairman of Melbourne Business School, a Strategic Advisor of Barrenjoey and a Member of the Advisory Board of American Securities Capital Partners LLC.

The Wesfarmers Board has resolved to appoint Ken as Chairman to succeed Michael Chaney from the conclusion of Wesfarmers’ 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Wesfarmers Committee Memberships:

Member of the Audit and Risk, Remuneration and Nomination committees.