Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX:DYL) has appointed Greg Field as managing director and chief executive officer. He will start the role no later than May 1, 2026.
Field’s appointment follows a leadership transition process that included a comprehensive search. In making the selection, the board focused on finding a leader with strong execution skills, a record of delivering capital projects, and detailed knowledge of the jurisdictions in which Deep Yellow operates.
Executive chair Chris Salisbury said, “The board is delighted to have attracted Greg to join Deep Yellow at the perfect time to own the near-term Tumas FID decision and then follow through with execution of this derisked growth project. Greg brings considerable execution skills and extensive experience in delivering multiple large-scale resource projects which will further complement the existing expertise in the broader Deep Yellow team. The company’s strategy remains unchanged, and we will continue the orderly derisking of the Tumas Project whilst also watching the uranium market develop the conditions necessary to support greenfield development.”
Major project experience
A qualified mining engineer, Field was previously managing director – project development at Rio Tinto. Over a 29-year career in the resources sector, he has built broad experience across operations and project studies, including both brownfield and greenfield project execution.
At Rio Tinto, Field led major studies and projects across commodities such as diamonds, copper, aluminium and lithium. His project delivery experience ranges from large-scale developments, including the US$7 billion Oyu Tolgoi underground project, to smaller, technically complex processing facilities such as the US$400 million Rincon DLE plant in Argentina and the US$1.3 billion AP 60 aluminium smelter in Quebec.
Field began his career in South Africa and is familiar with Namibia, a key operating region for Deep Yellow. He has lived and worked in Western Australia, including in remote operations with Argyle Diamonds, and his international experience spans South Africa, Australia, Mongolia, the United States, Canada and Argentina.
“I believe uranium has a key role to play in the global transition to clean energy, and Deep Yellow is uniquely positioned to contribute to that shift. I have been impressed by the depth of experience within the Deep Yellow team and the progress achieved on the Tumas Project," Field said. "I am fully aligned with the company’s strategy, and with two execution-ready projects in Tumas and Mulga Rock, the company is well positioned to capture the upside potential of the market and deliver long-term value to shareholders. I look forward to working with the board and management team, with an immediate focus on progressing work on the Tumas Project.”
Field said he is honoured to be joining Deep Yellow at what he described as a pivotal time for both the company and the broader uranium sector.