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Armando Torres

Managing Director Pacific Aluminium

Rio TintoBrisbane, Queensland, Austrália

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Experience22+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Experience over 25 year in chemical industry, refining and mining, managing operations in several countries ( Brazil, Spain, Australia, Canada and Mongolia) always supporting inclusion and diversity, strengthening the development of local communities and constructive relationship with key stakeholders. Experience in promoting transformation in several operations improving Safety, environment, productivity, efficiency, employee engagement and developing local leaders resulting in profitable, sustainable safe operations . Expert in lean manufacturing and adaptable to different cultures and different organisations.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Rio TintoCurrent
    Mar 2022–Present· 4 yrs 6 mos
    • Managing Director, Pacific AluminiumCurrent
      Mar 2022–Present
  • May 2017–Mar 2022· 4 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer
      May 2017–Mar 2022
  • Mar 2016–May 2017· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Managing Director of Oyu Tolgoi
      Aug 2016–May 2017
    • Refinery Transformation Lead
      Mar 2016–Jul 2016
  • Feb 2011–Feb 2016· 5 yrs
    • COO Bauxite and Alumina
      Feb 2011–Feb 2016
  • Feb 2004–2011· 6 yrs 11 mos
    • Plant Manager at Pinjarra Refinery - Alcoa Australia
      Sep 2006–2011
    • Refinery Manager
      Feb 2004–2011

Education

Master

Process Development and Simulation

Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Chemical Engineer

Process

Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes

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Vice Chair & President
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Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Process EngineeringChange ManagementFactoryOperational ExcellenceLeadershipSix SigmaISOLean ManufacturingIngeniería5SMineríaRoot Cause AnalysisBusiness Process ImprovementKaizenContinuous ImprovementBayer ProcessTPMManufacturingMaintenance ManagementLeading Change