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Jon Stanton

Chief Executive Officer, The Weir

Search every verified Jon Stanton interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jon Stanton, Chief Executive Officer of The Weir Group, has focused recent public remarks on the company's performance and strategic direction. In July 2024, he reported a "resilient first half performance" amid economic uncertainty, citing high activity levels in the mining sector and strong demand in copper and gold markets. He noted that aftermarket orders increased by 2% and that the company reiterated its guidance on operating profit and cash conversion. Stanton also highlighted progress on the "Performance Excellence" transformation program, which he said has realized cumulative cost savings of £13 million to date, with a target of £60 million by 2026. Stanton has emphasized the company's positioning as a mining technology leader focused on sustainability and the energy transition. He described a "multi-decade value creation opportunity" as the mining industry seeks to meet demand for metals needed for net-zero technologies. In earlier appearances, he discussed the sale of the company's oil and gas division, completed in 2020, which he said transformed Weir into a "premium mining technology pureplay." Stanton has also promoted the company's Enduron high-pressure grinding rolls, stating they can reduce energy consumption by up to 40% and save an average of 12,000 tons of CO2 equivalent annually per installation.

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