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BOARD & NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE
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Dillan Amin

Dillan Amin

Perth

Summary

I am the Global Director for Trade at Rio Tinto, where I lead the worldwide team in Trade, Customs and Tariff management as well as managing Trade Compliance. I have also held multiple Non-Executive Director Roles.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Customs & Global Trade - Director Level

Rio Tinto Limited
12.2023 - Current

Leading the Customs & Trade function globally for one of the world’s leading resource companies. Responsible for Tariffs, Operational Customs and Trade Compliance.


Highlights


  • Leading the organization through the largest Tariff shift in modern history, dealing with an increase of $2.2 billion USD.
  • Was the sponsor responsible for the overhaul of the customs and logistics software.
  • Resolution of 7 customs legal disputes and litigation.
  • Delivery of substantial savings to the business across a number of functions.

Partner/Director

Deloitte Australia
08.2019 - 12.2023

Partner in the Deloitte Tax & Legal Australia practice, specializing in providing market leading Global Trade services to the Energy & Resources sector. Held the role of Lead Partner for Shell Australia as well as the Worldwide Global Trade Lead for Energy and Resources.


Highlights


  • Delivering tariff management and trade regulatory services to clients in the Energy & Resources sector globally.
  • Supporting client with cost out initiatives in their trade compliance, procurement, marine, shipping and logistics functions.
  • Advising on the development and delivery of Trade Technology projects in the Energy & Resources sector globally.


Client Book


Rio Tinto ($1.2m AUD), BHP ($300k AUD), Santos ($600k AUD), Chevron ($525k AUD), Komatsu ($1.1m AUD), Shell ($450k AUD), ExxonMobil ($180k AUD), Schlumberger ($200k AUD), Halliburton ($150k AUD)


Final Year at 70% Margin

Senior Manager/Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2014 - 08.2019

Responsible for the delivery of Global Trade advisory services to Multinational clients in the Energy & Resources sector as well as day-to-day practice management, client liaison, business development and technical expertise.

Project Manager

World Gas Technology/Emirates National Oil Company
01.2009 - 04.2013
  • Working within a supermajor energy company on refinery process, gas technology and project development.
  • Worked on refinery process design for major petroleum refineries in UAE and Iraq.
  • Engaged with contractors for major procurement packages.

Graduate – Engineering

IOR Research & Technology (Shell JV)
01.2007 - 12.2008

Graduate within an engineering company researching, developing and commercialising Gas technology with the largest Energy companies in the world.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Curtin University
Australia

Bachelor of Arts - History

Edith Cowan University
Australia

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Negotiation
  • Rules and regulations
  • Charismatic leader
  • Partnerships and alliances
  • Talent acquisition
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Strategies and goals

References

  • Gomathi, Muthusamy, General Council, Commercial, gomathi.muthusamy@riotinto.com, Rio Tinto
  • Bradley, Webb, Former GM Logistics, bradley.webb@riotinto.com, Rio Tinto
  • Apple, Paget, Chief Financial Officer, apple.paget@fortescue.com, Fortescue Metals Group
  • Anthea, McKinnell, Chief Financial Officer, anthea.mckinnell@santos.com.au, Santos Limited
  • Majd, Khalaf, Global Head of Supply Chain, mkhalaf4@slb.com, Schlumberger
  • Tuomas, Mikkola, VP Global Logistics, tuomas.mikkola@metso.com, Metso

BOARD & NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE

  • Indigo Junction – Non-Executive Director and Board Member
  • Eastern Region Domestic Violence Network – Non-Executive Director and Board Member
  • Women in Oil & Gas – Non-Executive Director, Board Member and Deputy Chairperson

Timeline

Head of Customs & Global Trade - Director Level

Rio Tinto Limited
12.2023 - Current

Partner/Director

Deloitte Australia
08.2019 - 12.2023

Senior Manager/Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2014 - 08.2019

Project Manager

World Gas Technology/Emirates National Oil Company
01.2009 - 04.2013

Graduate – Engineering

IOR Research & Technology (Shell JV)
01.2007 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Curtin University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Edith Cowan University
Dillan Amin