Peabody Energy Appoints Scott P. Lawson Senior Vice
President - Engineering Services
Peabody Energy announced today it has appointed Scott
P. Lawson as Senior Vice President - Engineering Services. Based in St. Louis,
he will lead engineering, environmental, geology, and design and construction
services across the company's global operations. Lawson will report to
Executive Vice President - Technical Services Jeane
L. Hull.
"We look forward to the more than 25 years of
experience Scott brings with him," said Hull. "His background
demonstrates proven results across international operations management and
technical innovation, both vital areas that will strengthen Peabody's
engineering activities supporting the company's operations in North America and
Australia, and as the company expands its global reach."
Most recently, Lawson led the Bauxite and Alumina
Technology group for international miner Rio Tinto, where he directed a global
team responsible for world-class mining and refining performance that included
life-of-mine and reserve development strategies, project management and capital
delivery, asset management, operations technology support and business
improvement. Lawson also served as global practice leader for Rio Tinto's Technology
and Innovation group, where he was responsible for developing and implementing
long-term strategies for asset management, including standard technical
systems, global collaborative forums and professional development programs.
Prior to that, Lawson was Vice President and General
Manager of Engineering and Technical Services at Kennecott Utah Copper, part of
Rio Tinto; he oversaw major capital projects and plant engineering activities,
as well as companywide health, safety, environmental and sustainable
development initiatives. He also held responsibility for establishing and
managing Rio Tinto's North American office for asset utilization, and led a
group of technical professionals supporting North and South American
operations.
Lawson began his career in 1986 at the Barrick Mercur Gold Mine, and
held operational and management positions of increasing responsibility at Rio
Tinto subsidiaries Kennecott Utah Copper and Kennecott Minerals.
He holds a Master of Business Administration degree
from the University of Phoenix in Salt Lake City, and a Bachelor of Science
degree in civil engineering from the University of Utah. He also graduated from
business and strategic leadership programs at Duke University in Durham, N.C.,
and the London School of Business, respectively, and belongs to the Society of
the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers. Lawson
is a member of the University of Utah Industrial Advisory Board, as part of the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) is the world's largest
private-sector coal company and a global leader in clean coal solutions. With
2010 sales of 246 million tons and nearly $7 billion in revenues, Peabody fuels
10 percent of U.S. power and 2 percent of worldwide electricity.
CONTACT:
Meg Gallagher
(314) 342-7963
SOURCE Peabody Energy