Zahira Quattrocchi, SVP Talent, Culture & I&D at Anglo American: Leading Global Transformation in Mining
- Family background in law and economics
- Importance of teamwork and intrinsic motivation from her time in Scouts
Podcast
Overview
In this episode, Ashutosh Garg interviews Zahira Quattrocchi, who leads talent, culture, and Inclusion & Diversity at Anglo American. Zahira discusses her journey, key leadership insights, and strategies for managing cultural transformation in a global mining company. Here’s a punchy breakdown with key timestamps and highlights:
00:00:36- What early influences guided Zahira’s focus on people and organizational culture?
- Family background in law and economics
- Importance of teamwork and intrinsic motivation from her time in Scouts
- Early exposure to multicultural work environments
00:02:34- How did global experience shape Zahira’s leadership style?
- No “one size fits all”—leaders must adapt and listen
- Building mutual trust is critical in global teams
- Always focus on business objectives alongside people-related priorities
00:04:36- What is Anglo American and Zahira’s role?
- Global mining company with a diverse footprint (South Africa, Latin America, Singapore, Australia)
- Undergoing significant restructuring and cultural evolution
- Zahira’s mandate: “Supporting the purpose, ‘Reimagining mining to improve people’s lives.’”
00:06:03- How was the leadership framework built and implemented?
- Developed through deep conversations across the organization
- Not a ‘poster on the wall’ — it’s embedded in real behaviours, feedback, and systems
- CEO-led initiative for authentic cultural alignment
00:10:00- What underpins culture change for 90,000 employees?
- Culture is how people act when unobserved—trust is foundational
- Strives for empowered, intrinsically motivated teams
00:12:07- What ingredients make a future-ready talent strategy in mining?
- Clarity of business direction comes first
- Focus on both technical and leadership capabilities
- Flexibility, inclusivity, and ability to navigate ambiguity are must-haves
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Learn more about Zahira Quattrocchi: LinkedIn
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- Family background in law and economics
- Importance of teamwork and intrinsic motivation from her time in Scouts
- Early exposure to multicultural work environments
