Kellie Parker

Chief Executive, Australia


Kellie Parker
Kellie Parker

Kellie was appointed Chief Executive, Australia in 2021, after a 20-year career at Rio Tinto.

Before this, Kellie was Managing Director, Pacific Operations, Aluminium, a role she took after more than a decade of leadership, safety and operational roles across the Iron Ore and Aluminium businesses.

Kellie represents our Australian interests with all stakeholders, and brings her operational experience and community values to listen, respond and set the direction for the business. Kellie also has responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSES), Communities and Social Performance (CSP) and Closure. She has a people-centric approach, with a strong commercial background, and she is an advocate for Indigenous Australians.