Mark Holdsworth
About Mark Holdsworth
Mark Holdsworth is a Digital Project Lead at Chevron in Houston, with extensive experience in integrated operations and digital transformation projects.
Current Role at Chevron
Mark Holdsworth serves as the Digital Project Lead at Chevron, based in Houston. In his current role, he has led a significant digital transformation project aimed at reimagining the end-to-end procurement and supply chain workflow for North American business units. His approach incorporates design thinking and user-centric design, which has resulted in the successful delivery of cloud-native MVPs that have scaled across multiple business units.
Previous Roles at Rio Tinto
Mark Holdsworth's career includes various positions at Rio Tinto from 1996 to 2018. These roles encompassed Chief Advisor Integrated Operations, Copper Operations and Excellence Center Manager, Manager Integrated Operations, Principal Advisor Processing Integrated Operations, and Team Leader IPT. His extensive experience at Rio Tinto spans multiple locations, including global positions and specific operations in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Tom Price, Western Australia.
Early Career at Kennecott Utah Copper
Before joining Chevron, Mark Holdsworth held key positions at Kennecott Utah Copper from 2013 to 2015. His roles included Acting General Manager Integrated Operations and Principal Advisor Integrated Operations. During his tenure, he was based in the Greater Salt Lake City Area, where he contributed significantly to the company’s integrated operations strategies.
Educational Background
Mark Holdsworth holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham, where he studied Direct Smelting of Zinc. He achieved this degree from 1991 to 1994. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Honors in Mineral Processing from the Camborne School of Mines, where he studied from 1988 to 1991.
Expertise in Digital Transformation and Agile Methodologies
Mark Holdsworth has considerable expertise in digital transformation and agile operating models. At Chevron, he developed digital artifacts focusing on mindsets and behaviors essential for successful digital implementation. He has actively collaborated with central functions to test agile approaches and enhance role capabilities, skills, and learning journeys for critical agile roles.