The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has appointed James Clark as director of communications and external affairs, effective March 2026.Clark joins ICMM from the National Farmers Union (NFU), where he served as director of communications and external affairs. At NFU, he oversaw communications and engagement strategies for one of the UK’s largest industry bodies, representing over 46,000 farming and growing businesses. His work included leadership across policy advocacy, media relations, stakeholder engagement, education, and digital communications.Before his tenure at NFU, Clark held senior roles such as head of press and public affairs at Toyota (GB) and director at Cardew Group, a City-based public relations firm. His career spans more than two decades in strategic communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors.In his new role, Clark will lead ICMM’s global communications, external affairs, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. He will also support the organisation’s broader mission to promote sustainable development and responsible mining practices as part of its executive management team.