Sonia Buckley

Sonia Buckley has extensive experience in roles focusing on production performance, business analysis, and commercial initiatives across various industries. Currently serving as Superintendent Production Performance at Rio Tinto since April 2022, Sonia previously held positions as a Senior Analyst at St Barbara Limited and as a Senior Business Development Analyst at Velositi Group. Earlier career highlights include roles as a Senior Commercial Analyst at House of Travel and Payment Strategy and Planning Specialist at ASB Bank. Sonia’s background includes significant contributions to ExxonMobil as a Senior Business Developer and in various analytical roles, including Defence Analyst at the Ministry of Defence, New Zealand. Academically, Sonia holds a Master of Management Studies in Technology, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, both from Victoria University of Wellington.