Dr Xiaoling Liu

Dr Xiaoling Liu is a metallurgical engineer and has over 26 years’ experience in management and executive positions. She joined Rio Tinto in 1988, and held various General Manager and Managing Director positions in smelting operational management.

Dr Xiaoling Liu was appointed President of Primary Metal Pacific, Rio Tinto Alcan in 2007, and served as President and CEO of Rio Tinto Minerals from 2011 to her retirement in 2014. Xiaoling is currently a non-executive Director of Newcrest Mining Limited and Iluka Resources Limited.

Xiaoling is a member of South32’s risk and audit committee and sustainability committee.