Xiaoling Liu

Dr Xiaoling Liu is a metallurgical engineer with a 26 year career at the Rio Tinto Group. Dr Liu’s technical experience is an essential contribution to the South32 Board.

Dr Liu’s roles at Rio Tinto included General Manager and Managing Director positions in smelting operational management. She held other senior positions, including Managing Director Technical Services where she led Rio Tinto’s global technical services unit, and as President and Chief Executive Officer where she led the Borate business with integrated mining, processing, and supply chain operations in the United States, Europe and Asia.