Vanessa Guthrie AO

Dr Vanessa Guthrie AO is an experienced Non-Executive Director with an executive career spanning thirty years in the resources sector, in a variety of diverse minerals and energy resources. Vanessa is Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed companies Santos Ltd, Lynas Rare Earths Ltd and Orica Limited. Vanessa is also Chancellor of Curtin University and Deputy Chair of Cricket Australia. Vanessa has qualifications in geology, environment, law, and business management including a PhD in Geology. She was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from Curtin University in 2017 for her contribution to sustainability, innovation, and policy leadership in the resources industry. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Vanessa's contribution to the mining industry has been recognised globally, and in 2021 she was awarded an Officer in the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the minerals and resources sector, and as a role model for women in business.