André Sougarret is a Chilean mining engineer who was the CEO of Codelco in 2022–2023.
[1][2] Previously he led the rescue efforts of the 2010 Copiapó mining accident,[3][4] and has been director of El Teniente mine,[3] and executive vice-president of Empresa Nacional de Minería.
[5] In the movie The 33 Sougarret was portrayed by Gabriel Byrne.
[5] The film incorrectly portrays Sougarett halting the rescue operation due to safety concerns, a decision he did not make in the real rescue effort.
[6][7] This article about a Chilean engineer, inventor or industrial designer is a stub.