Vanessa Guthrie

Dr Guthrie has more than 30 years’ experience in the resources sector in diverse roles such as operations, environment, community and indigenous affairs, corporate development and sustainability.

She has qualifications in geology, environment, law and business management including a PhD in Geology. She was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from Curtin University in 2017 for her contribution to sustainability, innovation and policy leadership in the resources industry.

Dr Guthrie is Deputy Chair and Lead Independent Director of Adbri Ltd, a non-executive Director of Santos Limited, Tronox Holdings PLC, Cricket Australia and Pro-Chancellor of Curtin University. She is also the former Managing Director and CEO of Toro Energy Limited from 2013 to 2016 and was the Chair of the Minerals Council of Australia from 2016 to 2019.

She is an active member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Chief Executive Women, a fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.