Sonia Lacombe

Sonia Lacombe is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in business strategy and environmental sustainability, currently serving as General Manager of Group Strategy at Rio Tinto since January 2011. With a robust background that includes roles as General Manager for Global Production System and Global Procurement, Sonia has led transformative programs in production systems and procurement digital strategy, securing partnerships with global suppliers to enhance innovation and sustainability. Prior to Rio Tinto, Sonia held senior positions at EY and WSP, focusing on climate change advisory and environmental solutions, achieving notable successes in carbon mitigation and regulatory compliance. Sonia's educational credentials include advanced degrees in hydrogeology, finance, and quantitative geography from prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford and HEC Montréal.