Leandro Nunes is an experienced Mining Engineer with a focus on mid and short-term planning at Rio Tinto since June 2020, where responsibilities include transforming long-term plans into operational details and ensuring bauxite delivery aligns with customer requirements. Prior to this role, Nunes worked as a Management Consultant at Aquila Institute, optimizing daily activities in the Saiva limestone mine, and at FALCONI Consultants for Results, employing problem-solving techniques and data analysis. Nunes began a career in mining with internships at USIMINAS and Mining3, contributing to inventory control and non-explosive extraction projects. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and Mineral Engineering from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and The University of Queensland.