Christian Barbier has over 25 years of experience in leading resources and industrial MNCs, holding senior management positions in Europe, Australia and Asia. Christian has previously headed global sales and marketing at Iluka Resources (mineral sands) and was previously in charge of marketing, sales and communication at Sibelco Asia (industrial minerals), after having worked in Europe, Australia and Asia for Rio Tinto Alcan in a variety of commercial, financial control and general management positions. Christian holds a M.Sc. in Management from HEC, Paris. As an executive, he attended INSEAD's Advanced Management Program and Alcan's Lean 6 Sigma training for Leaders. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.