Brad Welsh has been recognised for his exceptional achievements in the mining sector. He received the Exceptional Indigenous Person award at the 2020 Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Indigenous Awards.
Starting his career with Rio Tinto in 2011, Mr Welsh has held several senior leadership roles in the coastal mining town of Weipa, Queensland. In 2017, he transitioned into an operational leadership role, then became acting general manager, before temporarily relocating to Western Australia to take on the role of chief advisor to the chief executive of indigenous affairs.
Mr Welsh is a media and communication professional with a Masters in Mining Engineering (focused in Mining and Mineral Engineering) and a Bachelor of Laws from University of New South Wales.
