Cornelio Delgado
Chief Sustainability Officer, Overseas Operations @Zijin Mining Group
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Sustainability Officer, Overseas Operations @Zijin Mining Group
Belgrade, RS
EDUCATION
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
Bachelor Degree (Bsc), Natural Resource Economics
Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Ecuador
Post Graduate Diploma, International Affairs/Strategy/Governmental Relations
EPFL
Certificate, Solid Waste Management - Circular Economy - From waste to energy
Queen's University
Master of Public Administration (MPA) in , Natural Resources Management and Policy, Governance and Innovation. Supply Chain Development.
SKILLS
ABOUT CORNELIO DELGADO
With over two decades of experience in economic development, responsible investment, and value chain optimization, Cornelio is a leader in sustainability and ESG within the global mining industry. He currently serves as Chief Sustainability Officer at Zijin Mining Group—a multinational company committed to “mining for a better society,” with operations spanning exploration, extraction, refining, and mining solutions across copper, gold, zinc, lithium, silver, and molybdenum in more than 18 countries.Cornelio has a strong track record of building strategic partnerships with governments, communities, NGOs, and academic institutions to drive shared value and address critical ESG challenges. His leadership has led to the successful implementation of forward-thinking initiatives across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He brings expertise in helping companies embed ESG principles into capital allocation, M&A strategies, and core business decisions. Passionate about advancing sustainable and inclusive development, Cornelio continues to champion transformative approaches that enhance the social, environmental, and economic performance of the mining sector.
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