Lucy Martin becomes President of Bechtel Mining & Metals business, marking a key leadership transition. The company confirmed her appointment, effective April 6, 2026. She will succeed Ailie MacAdam, who will retire in May after 41 years. Bechtel announced Lucy Martin as President of its Mining & Metals business. Moreover, this move highlights the company’s focus on leadership continuity and growth. Lucy Martin brings strong industry expertise and global experience to the role.
“Lucy is a proven leader with the strategic vision, deep mining sector knowledge, operational discipline, and customer focus to advance our Mining & Metals business,” said Craig Albert, Bechtel President and COO. “Over more than two decades, she has built diverse, creative, high-performing global teams focused on solving our customers’ most important challenges and is exceptionally well positioned to lead this business into its next phase of growth. We are also deeply grateful to Ailie for her remarkable leadership and lasting contributions to Bechtel.”
Lucy Martin has more than 24 years of experience at Bechtel. She has consistently driven business growth and operational excellence. Furthermore, she has delivered strong results across multiple global markets. She previously served as General Manager for South America. In this role, she managed mining operations, business development, and project delivery. Additionally, she supported major copper and water infrastructure projects.
Earlier, she worked as Operations Manager for the Americas. She led project execution, improved delivery outcomes, and managed operational risks. As Chief Financial Officer for Mining & Metals, she strengthened financial strategies and improved global portfolio performance. Moreover, Lucy Martin served as General Manager for Asia Pacific. She expanded regional operations and strengthened iron ore capabilities. She also launched the Perth office and built a Centre of Excellence for bulk material handling.
Leadership Strategy and Business Growth
“Our Mining & Metals business has strong momentum and a clear strategy,” said Martin. “My focus is to build on that foundation while sharpening how we support our customers in a rapidly evolving global market. We will continue to enhance how we deliver — helping customers solve their most complex challenges, from cost-effective development and productivity to safety, reliability, and certainty of outcomes.”
Meanwhile, Ailie MacAdam has led the business since 2020. She improved execution and strengthened financial performance during her tenure. Under her leadership, the company delivered major global projects and achieved record bookings in 2025.
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Source: PRNewswire
