Jennifer Tong is a strategic finance and commercial leader with nearly two decades of experience in global commodity marketing and trading within the mining sector.
She brings deep expertise in commercialisation strategies, customer engagement, and market development. As Principal Consultant at CRU, she partners with industry leaders to navigate market complexity, delivering clear, actionable insights that combine strategic analysis, commercial acumen, and sector knowledge to support high-impact decisions.
A Chartered Accountant and experienced leader, Jennifer is passionate about shaping strategies that create long-term value for stakeholders. She is an active member of Women in Mining and Women in Metals, championing diversity and inclusion in the sector.
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Prior to joining CRU, Jennifer held senior leadership roles in finance and strategy at Anglo American, where she led transformative projects that embedded ESG innovation, unlocked multimillion-dollar growth, and strengthened global customer partnerships. She advised on complex commercial transactions, launched new international trading offices, and managed cross-functional teams through major operational and systems transitions. Her work spans strategy development, project execution, and commercial finance, underpinned by a deep understanding of global markets and sustainability-linked growth.
Education/Qualifications:
- BCom (Corporate Finance & Financial Accounting) and BA (Chinese & Japanese)
- GradDipCA, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
