Peabody Elects Georganne Hodges and Clayton Walker to Board of Directors

Core Insights - Peabody has elected Georganne Hodges and Clayton Walker to its Board of Directors, enhancing the board's expertise in energy and mining sectors [1][2][4]. Board Member Profiles - Georganne Hodges brings nearly 40 years of experience in the energy industry, having held significant roles including Executive Vice President at Motiva Enterprises and Chief Financial Officer at Spark Energy, Inc. She is a licensed CPA and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance [2][4]. - Clayton Walker has over 30 years of experience in operations and strategic development in mining, recently serving as Chief Growth and Development Officer at Rio Tinto plc. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Utah [3][4]. Board Structure - With the addition of Hodges and Walker, Peabody's board now consists of 10 members. Hodges will serve on the Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, while Walker will be part of the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Committee and the Compensation Committee [4]. Company Overview - Peabody is a leading coal producer focused on providing essential products for affordable and reliable energy and steel production, with a commitment to sustainability shaping its future strategy [5].