Ivan Vella

Mr Vella has worked in the mining industry for 25 years, spending over 20 years with Rio Tinto where he gained experience across various senior operating, commercial and functional roles. His experience covers iron ore, copper, coal, aluminium and now battery metals. His most recent role as Chief Executive Aluminium at Rio Tinto had global accountability for the worlds largest western aluminium production. Preceding this he was Interim Chief Executive at Rio Tinto Iron Ore, and Managing Director of their rail, ports and core infrastructure across Western Australia. He also spent five years in Mongolia from 2010, building the Oyu Tolgoi Project and completing his term as the Chief Operating Officer of this business. He is committed to growing IGO, leveraging the strong values and culture, while continuing to build partnerships with Traditional Owners, communities, governments and other industry partners.