Andrew Harding

Chief executive, Copper

BEng (Mining Engineering), MBA

Skills and experience: Andrew was appointed chief executive of Rio Tinto Copper in October 2009. He joined Rio Tinto in 1992, initially working for Hamersley Iron. Andrew went on to hold operating roles within the Energy, Aluminium and Iron Ore product groups, including at the Mount Thorley, Hunter Valley, Weipa, Mount Tom Price, Marandoo and Brockman mines. In 2007, he became global practice leader, Mining within Rio Tinto's Technology & Innovation group. Prior to his current role, Andrew was president and chief executive officer, Kennecott Utah Copper.

External appointments (current and recent): Director of Ivanhoe Mines Limited between 2009 and July 2010 and from February 2011.