Lillian Goldsmith
About Lillian Goldsmith
Lillian Goldsmith serves as the Co-Head of Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing Supply Chain Due Diligence at Glencore, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in compliance and a strong legal background, she has held various roles across multiple continents, contributing to her expertise in sustainability and cross-cultural matters.
Current Role at Glencore
Lillian Goldsmith serves as the Co-Head of Sustainability, focusing on Responsible Sourcing Supply Chain Due Diligence at Glencore. She has held this position since 2021 in Switzerland. In her role, she has successfully drafted and received Board approval for key documents such as Glencore's Supplier Code of Conduct, Responsible Sourcing Policy, and Responsible Sourcing Standard within her first year. Her work emphasizes compliance and sustainability within the supply chain.
Previous Experience in Compliance Management
Before her current role at Glencore, Lillian Goldsmith worked as a Compliance Manager at Oceaneering from 2015 to 2018, covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific while based in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. She also held the position of Compliance: Regional Compliance Officer for Glencore in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Nigeria, and Central Africa from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Compliance Officer at PTTEP in Perth, Australia, from 2011 to 2014.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Lillian Goldsmith has a strong educational foundation in law and international relations. She earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The University of Queensland, completing her studies from 2003 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University, achieved between 2005 and 2007, and a Master of Arts in International Relations with a focus on Energy Security from Monash University, completed in 2009.
Expertise in Legal Compliance and Sustainability
Lillian Goldsmith possesses a robust background in legal compliance, being an admitted lawyer. This expertise supports her role in designing and implementing compliance and sustainability programs. She provides expert advice on various international guidelines and legislation, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Multinational Enterprises.
Multilingual and Cross-Cultural Experience
Lillian Goldsmith is multilingual, speaking English, French, and German, which enhances her ability to operate in diverse environments. Her professional journey has taken her across multiple continents, including Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Europe, contributing to her understanding of cross-cultural matters and enabling her to navigate complex international compliance landscapes.