Biography

Anthony Downs is the Head of Digital Transformation at Vale. In this role, Anthony reports functionally to Afzal Jessa with a direct business line reporting relationship to me. Anthony is well-known in the global mining industry for his broad technical and systems knowledge and track record of delivering innovative, robust and secure solutions to tough business problems. Over the past 12 months Anthony has worked for Hatch as a Principle Consultant, leading the expansion of their Digital Practice in the US. Prior to this, Anthony worked for Rio Tinto for 15 years, where he held numerous Operational and Corporate roles in various business units across their US, Canadian and Australian businesses. Anthony has a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Strategic Management and has gained his AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification. He recently moved to Sudbury from Denver, Colorado with his wife Sharon, and their 18-year-old Son Sam has remained in the United States to continue attending college.