EU said Mitchell would be responsible for driving its sector strategy, leading a network of over 5,000 industry professionals globally and focussing on strategic thinking and digital transformation for clients.

He joined EY in 2003 and is currently EY global advisory leader for mining and metals, a role he will retain, focusing on driving digital transformation, helping build capability and leading the alliance strategy for the sector.

Mitchell has over 20 years' of experience in mining and metals advisory services, including developing corporate, operational and IT strategies, profit enhancement, performance improvement, post-merger integration, and financial and operational management.