She has managed corporate affairs, investor relations and business strategy within the oil and gas, metals and infrastructure industries in the past. Manook joins the WCA from mining services firm Orica where she was Head of Strategy, Government and Communications for Europe, Asia and Africa.
"While Michelle is new to the coal industry, she has extensive experience across the energy and mining sectors, and her fresh insights will be essential in guiding WCA and its members to meet both the challenges and opportunities we face," said Glenn Kellow, WCA Chairman and President and Chief Executive Officer of Peabody.
Manook plans to engage with emerging market governments and investors to advocate for energy policies that support all low emission technologies in meeting international climate targets, WCA said in a statement.