Darren Campbell

Darren Campbell, MBA, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operational improvement and management within the aluminium industry. Currently serving as Principal Improvement Projects and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt at Rio Tinto since July 2010, Darren has played pivotal roles in strategy development, project execution, and governance activities related to Lean Six Sigma. Notable achievements include successfully restarting the Potline 4 after six years of inactivity and piloting the Aluminium Operations Centre for the Pacific region. Prior to Rio Tinto, Darren held various positions at Alcan Packaging and Alcan Primary Metal, focusing on process improvement, quality management, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Darren's background in engineering is supported by advanced academic qualifications, including an MBA from Northumbria University and a Diploma in Aluminium Electrolysis from the University of Trondheim.