Vanessa Ann Guthrie is Chancellor at Curtin University, Member of Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, Member of Australian Institute of Co. Directors, Member of The Association of Mining & Exploration Cos., Inc., Member of Chief Executive Women, Inc. and Council Member at Scotch College and on the board of 8 other companies.

She previously occupied the position of CEO, Director, MD & Head-Media Relations at Toro Energy Ltd., Head-Sustainable Development at Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals, Member of Australia-India Council, Vice President-Sustainable Development at Woodside Energy Ltd. and Chairman of Minerals Council of Australia.