Philip Bamber
About Philip Bamber
Philip Bamber serves as the Head of Human Resources at Zinc Assets, having transitioned from a similar role at Glencore in Australia. He has extensive experience in human resources, with previous positions at Rio Tinto and UQ Business School, and holds an MBA from UQ Business School and a Bachelor's degree from QUT.
Current Role at Glencore
Philip Bamber serves as the Head of Human Resources for Zinc Assets at Glencore. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Zug, Switzerland. In this role, he oversees human resources strategies and initiatives specifically related to the Zinc Assets division.
Previous Experience at Glencore
Before his current role, Philip Bamber worked at Glencore for eight years as the Human Resources Manager for Zinc Assets Australia from 2013 to 2021. He also held the position of Manager, Human Resources & Global Talent Sourcing for Coal Assets Australia from 2011 to 2013. His tenure at Glencore has provided him with extensive experience in human resources within the mining sector.
Experience at Rio Tinto
Philip Bamber worked at Rio Tinto from 2007 to 2011 as a Human Resources, Sourcing and Project Specialist. This role was based in Brisbane, Australia, and contributed to his expertise in human resources and project management within the mining industry.
Educational Background
Philip Bamber studied at the University of Queensland Business School, where he earned a Master of Business Administration from 2010 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management from Queensland University of Technology, which he completed from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his professional expertise in human resources.
Early Career at UQ Business School
Before his roles in the mining industry, Philip Bamber worked at the University of Queensland Business School as the Employment Services Manager from 2004 to 2006. This position allowed him to develop skills in employment services and human resources management.