Alex Markovski

Head, Risk, Rio Tinto

Alex is a strategic and transformational leader who brings significant risk and assurance experience, including 13 years' experience within the mining sector in addition to working in supply chain logistics and manufacturing organisations for a similar amount of time. In his career, Alex has focused on embedding and leading culture change associated with risk management and assurance activities. His experience includes:
- Developing inclusive high performing teams globally;
- Partnering with boards and executive teams to shape and deliver strategies;
- Collaborating with functional and operational teams to deliver business improvement;
- Transforming risk and assurance functions to deliver improved resilience and value; and
- Managing and applying learnings from crisis and conduct matters.

Education:
- Honours Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (with Distinction) - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Chartered Professional Accountant
- Chartered Accountant
- Certified Management Accountant
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (Order of Merit)

Career:
- Metals and Mining: Rio Tinto, Global Head of Risk (Chief Risk Officer)
- Metals and Mining: Fortescue Limited, GM Risk, Assurance and Insurance (Chief Risk and Assurance Officer)
- Supply Chain Logistics: Toll Group, Group Head Risk Management, Internal Audit and Insurance (Chief Risk and Assurance Officer)
- Metals and Mining: BHP, Vice President Assurance, Planning & Development; Vice President Assurance Australasia
- Metals and Mining: Vale Inco, Global Head of Internal Audit
- Manufacturing: Magna International, Director Finance & Internal Audit; Manager Financial Reporting
- Professional Services: KPMG