Barrick Gold names Sebastiaan Bock to lead non-North America operations

Barrick Gold Corp has appointed Sebastiaan Bock as president of non-North America operations, the company said on Monday.

The appointment formalizes Bock’s expanded role overseeing Barrick’s international portfolio, which includes assets in Africa, Australia, and South America. The move aligns with Barrick’s recent restructuring of its global leadership team aimed at centralizing oversight of non-North American operations under a single executive.

Bock, who previously served as executive vice president of Africa and the Middle East, will report directly to Barrick President and CEO Mark Bristow. The restructuring reduces the number of senior leaders reporting to Bristow while maintaining direct oversight of key regions.

A spokesperson for Barrick confirmed the appointment but declined to provide additional details on Bock’s responsibilities or the timeline for the transition. The company did not disclose whether Bock’s previous role will be filled immediately or if responsibilities will be redistributed among existing executives.

Barrick’s shares were unchanged in early trading on Monday. The company remains focused on optimizing its asset portfolio and improving operational efficiency across its global operations.