Jimmy Richards

Jimmy Richards is an experienced professional in supply chain management and commercial operations, currently serving as the VP and Head of Commercial & Supply Chain for Latin America & Asia Pacific at Barrick Gold Corporation since July 2017. Previously held roles include Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Management and Senior Global Category Manager at Barrick, where responsibilities included managing global commodities crucial for mining operations. Prior to Barrick, Jimmy Richards was Global Logistics Manager and Global Category Manager at Boart Longyear, leading logistics teams and overseeing procurement strategies for drilling equipment. Earlier experience includes serving as Supply Chain Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., focusing on supply chain operations and vendor management. Academically, Jimmy Richards holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language from Brigham Young University and an MBA in Operations Management from the University of Phoenix.