Nathan Monash

Nathan has extensive experience in the mining industry in implementing sustainable development strategies at the local and national levels. He spent several years leading AngloGold Ashanti's sustainability efforts in the Americas, where he developed new sustainability approaches and governance structures and advised operations on community relations, local government relations, human rights, and communications. In addition, Nathan worked with Rio Tinto Alcan where he integrated sustainable development principles across Rio Tinto Alcan's business development practice. He also spent several years with the World Economic Forum where he worked closely with leaders from business, academia, and government to identify and address key economic, social, and environmental issues facing the sector. Nathan has also worked with the International Finance Corporation (IFC, part of the World Bank Group) guiding extractive industry clients on the structure and implementation of sustainable development strategies. He received a B.Sc. in biology from McGill University, a Masters's in International Affairs from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and a post-graduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership from Cambridge University.