Warwick Smith

Managing director, Sales and Marketing

Warwick Smith was appointed managing director of Sales and Marketing for the Iron Ore group in February 2010.

Warwick has considerable experience in iron ore sales and marketing, having worked in a number of related roles within Rio Tinto over the course of 16 years, including key accountabilities for relationships with Japan and China.

Prior to his current position, Warwick was the managing director of Expansion Projects for seven years.

In this role, he was at the forefront of our extensive study and capital works programs in the Pilbara, and provided support to teams undertaking global iron ore expansion studies.

Warwick joined Rio Tinto in 1981 and has held a variety of senior roles across product groups and geographic locations. 

He is a member of Rio Tinto's Iron Ore Executive Committee (ExCo).