Mr. Peter Lye
Executive Head of Shipping
Anglo American
Peter Lye is the Executive Head of Shipping for the Anglo American Group based in Singapore.
Peter is responsible of all Anglo American’s ocean freight activity.
Peter joined Anglo American in 2012 with a strong focus on enhancing and growing the ocean freight activity and capability within the Group across the three foundational elements of safety, sustainability and commercial excellence. Today Anglo American Shipping is a leading charterer and operator in the dry bulk sector and handles over 80Mt of cargo across a diverse portfolio of 700 plus voyages per annum. Anglo American is also a founding signatory of the Sea Cargo Charter and a partner of the Global Maritime Forum.
Prior to joining Anglo American, Peter spent 15 years with Rio Tinto in various financial, commercial and marketing roles across a range of commodities, including thermal coal, coking coal and iron ore. Peter was Executive Head of the Rio Tinto Marine in Singapore from 2007 to 2011.
Peter has a Master degree in business and technology from the University of New South Wales, and a Bachelor degree in Commerce and a Bachelor degree in Arts/Political Science from the Australian National University. Peter is also a certified practicing accountant.
