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BRISBANE, September 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) President and Chief Operating Officer Glenn L. Kellow has been awarded the University of Newcastle’s 2014 Alumni Award for International Leadership.

The Alumni Award for International Leadership recognizes outstanding University of Newcastle, Australia graduates who have made significant contributions as international leaders in business, commerce, industry or public service.

“This is appropriate recognition of Glenn’s leadership skills,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gregory H. Boyce.  “Glenn’s international experience, accomplishments and track record of implementing best practices have differentiated him throughout his career.  We are proud to have a senior leader such as Glenn as part of our executive leadership team and congratulate him on this tremendous honor.”

Kellow is a global business leader who joined Peabody in 2013. Based in the United States, he is responsible for all aspects of the company's global operations. He holds a Masters degree in Business Administration (1993) and a Bachelor of Commerce (1989) from the University of Newcastle.

The Alumni Awards are presented annually by the University of Newcastle’s Alumni Advisory Committee. This year the Alumni Awards celebrated 'game changers' - the unconventional thinkers, the challengers, the people who push boundaries and see possibilities. Kellow was a co-recipient with Colonel Leonard Brennan of the Australian Army.

Peabody Energy is the world’s largest private-sector coal company and a global leader in sustainable mining, energy access and clean coal solutions. The company serves metallurgical and thermal coal customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. For further information, visit PeabodyEnergy.com and AdvancedEnergyForLife.com.

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