Nyrstar appoints new Chief Executive Officer for its Australian business

Australia, 29 June 2026 – Nyrstar, an international producer of critical and strategic minerals and metals, today announced the appointment of Ms Wendy McMillan as Chief Executive Officer for its Australian business – Nyrstar Australia, as it progresses its metals modernisation program. 

Ms McMillan is a highly accomplished executive with deep experience leading complex, asset‑intensive organisations. She has held senior regional leadership roles at Wabtec Corporation and Bombardier Transportation and served as CEO, Rolling Stock Development Division, Transport for Victoria (TFV), where she led large‑scale operational and business transformation programs across multi‑site operations; as well as a number of board and industry body positions, including Keppel Infrastructure Trust’s Ventura Bus opco and Government-appointed Queensland Rail. Ms McMillan will commence with Nyrstar Australia on 6 July 2026. 

Nyrstar’s Global Chief Executive Officer, Guido Janssen, said Ms McMillan’s appointment comes at an important time as the company progresses its plans to modernise its multi-metals manufacturing operations in Australia.

“Wendy is a proven leader with a strong track record of delivering operational and commercial business transformation at scale,” Mr Janssen said.  

“Her experience leading complex, multi-site organisations will be critical as we advance the next phase of our strategy to strengthen the long‑term competitiveness of our Australian business.”

“Wendy’s appointment is central to this next phase, bringing the board and executive leadership experience needed to partner with government and commercial stakeholders to bring stability and clear direction to define and guide the next phase of our modernisation program from concept through to delivery. I look forward to Wendy joining the company to help secure the nation’s sovereign metals processing capability.” 

Ms McMillan said she was pleased to be joining Nyrstar at a pivotal point in its journey.

“Nyrstar Australia plays an important role in supplying the critical materials that underpin a wide range of industries,” Ms McMillan said. “I look forward to working with State and Federal Governments in Australia to build on these strong foundations, accelerate delivery of the modernisation program and realise the next phase of performance and growth for Australian metals processing.”