Karyn Ovelmen

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Newmont

Search every verified Karyn Ovelmen interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Karyn Ovelmen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Newmont, reflected on her first full year with the company in a video tied to Newmont’s 2023 sustainability report, themed "More Than Gold." She described her role as overseeing all financial matters and noted her prior CFO experience in capital-intensive resource and energy sectors. Ovelmen stated that Newmont’s reputation for sustainability and its commitment to "create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining" were factors in her decision to join the company. In her remarks, Ovelmen discussed how Newmont integrates sustainability into its capital allocation strategy, saying that prioritizing environmental and social efforts supports both the company’s values and shareholder returns. She mentioned that the financial benefits of sustainability are measured through industry benchmarks, internal data, cost savings, and risk mitigation, while also acknowledging that market access and reputation are less directly quantifiable. Ovelmen highlighted challenges such as rising costs, financing, and geopolitical risks, alongside opportunities in demand for critical minerals and technological advancements, and reiterated the company’s focus on long-term value creation and a sustainable future.