Stephen Withnell

Stephen Withnell is a senior advisor in Evercore’s strategic advisory practice focused on the firm’s global metals, materials & mining franchise. He has 25 years of advisory experience in these sectors, with a particular focus on the U.K. and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Mr. Withnell serves as a Professor in Practice at Durham University Business School and as a trustee of the London Library. He was previously a managing director and head of metals and mining investment banking in the U.K. and EMEA for Goldman Sachs.

During his career, Mr. Withnell has advised global diversified mining majors as well as base, bulk and precious metals producers. He has extensive experience in metals processing, notably in the aluminium and steel sectors. He is a trusted advisor to corporates as well as governments.

Mr. Withnell has worked on over $250 billion in announced or completed advisory and financing transactions for clients including BHP, Rio Tinto, Anglo American, X2, Xstrata, First Quantum, Boliden, Nyrstar, Triton and Befesa.

Mr. Withnell is an experienced non-executive director.  He sits on the board of European Metal Recycling, a global leader in recycling and the circular economy.

Mr. Withnell has a B.A. (first-class honours) from University of Durham and a DPhil from Oxford University, where he is also a Research Fellow. He is a graduate of the INSEAD International Directors Program.