Amanda Lacaze ('76) shares her insights into life as a ...
St Margaret’s was delighted to welcome back Amanda Lacaze (’76) for her third speaking engagement at the school!
paststudents.stmargarets.qld.edu.auHere’s a quick update on Amanda Lacaze, based on widely reported recent news.
- Amanda Lacaze, the CEO and MD of Lynas Rare Earths, announced plans to retire after leading the company for about 12 years. The board has initiated a search for her successor, with Lacaze to remain in her role through the end of Lynas’ current financial year to ensure a smooth transition .
- Her tenure saw Lynas transform into a major global supplier of rare earths and achieve a substantial increase in market value from roughly AU$400 million at the start of her tenure to around AU$15 billion by late 2020s benchmarks referenced in coverage .
- The leadership transition news was reported in January 2026 by multiple outlets, including Lynas’ own releases, which emphasize a strong balance sheet and a clear growth plan for the next phase .
If you’d like, I can pull the latest public statements from Lynas or provide a brief timeline of Lacaze’s key achievements and the likely implications for Lynas’ leadership and strategy.