Colin Thomson

Colin Thomson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and leadership within the energy and resource sectors. At Rio Tinto since June 2015, Colin has held various roles, culminating in the position of General Manager - Global Sales & Value Chain, along with previous leadership in sales for the Americas and EIMEA. Prior positions include Key Account Sales Manager at Imerys and Sales Director at CMC - Coal Marketing Company. Additional experience encompasses roles such as Vice President - North America at Gunvor Group Ltd and Solid Fuels Manager at Nova Scotia Power. Colin possesses an impressive educational background with multiple MBA degrees and specialized training in strategic foresight and scenario planning from prestigious institutions such as Columbia Business School and Stanford University.