Gareth Manderson

Gareth is the General Manager of Rio Tinto’s BC Works. In this role, he leads Rio Tinto Aluminium’s business in British Columbia, incorporating the operations of the Kitimat Smelter, Kemano Power Generation Facility and the Nechako Watershed. Prior to this, he led the Weipa Bauxite Business in Australia comprising of two mining operations, a port and the local town of Weipa.

Gareth has lived and worked in Australia, Canada, the USA and Italy, and completed assignments in a number of other countries. He has held accountability for business and operational leadership, consulting services, administrative and function support, and taken part in strategy development and due diligence work.

Gareth lives in Kitimat, British Columbia, with his wife and two children. He holds an Engineering Degree, a Master of Business Administration and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Gareth Manderson is the General Manager, BC Works at Rio Tinto Ioc, based in North America. With a background in Manufacturing, Gareth Manderson has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.