Matt Halliday
Managing Director & CEO, Ampol
Matt Halliday is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ampol, Australia's largest transport fuels and convenience retailer, a role he has held since June 2020. A chartered accountant, he joined Ampol as Chief Financial Officer in 2019 after a 20-year career in senior finance and commercial roles at Rio Tinto.
Fast facts
| Role | Managing Director & CEO |
|---|---|
| Company | Ampol ASX:ALD |
| Sector | Energy / Fuel & Convenience Retail |
| Headquarters | NSW |
| In role since | 2020 |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia; MBA from London Business School; Chartered Accountant. |
Background
Managing Director and CEO since June 2020; previously Ampol (Caltex Australia) CFO; earlier career at Rio Tinto in finance leadership.
Career timeline
- 2019Joined Ampol as Chief Financial Officer in April
- 2020Appointed Managing Director and CEO of Ampol in June
Notable
- Spent around 20 years at Rio Tinto in senior finance and commercial roles across several divisions and geographies, including CFO of Rio Tinto Alcan
- Joined Ampol (then Caltex Australia) as CFO before stepping up to CEO
- Is a Chartered Accountant
Frequently asked questions
When did Matt Halliday become CEO of Ampol?
He was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Ampol in June 2020.
What was Matt Halliday's role before becoming CEO?
He was Ampol's Chief Financial Officer, after a 20-year career at Rio Tinto.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://www.ampol.com.au/about-ampol/who-we-are/leadership-team
- https://craft.co/ampol/executives
- https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/20927147
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.