Jose Luiz F W Santiago

Jose Luiz F W Santiago is an experienced professional in the mining and resources sector, currently serving as Principal Advisor for Bauxite & Alumina Joint Ventures at Rio Tinto since November 2022. Prior roles include General Manager of Projects at ArcelorMittal Brazil, where leadership encompassed tailings storage facilities and community relations, and Executive Manager at Renova Foundation, overseeing significant environmental rehabilitation projects. Jose's extensive career includes key positions at Samarco and BHP, focusing on engineering, project management, and operations across various mining and beneficiation processes. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and ongoing studies at Fundação Dom Cabral.