Lígia Várzea Araújo

Head of Communication and Public Relations, Somincor (Lundin Mining Corporation)

 
How do you explain your job to your friends?
I am the protector of our corporate image and the reputation of the company, while helping foster positive relationships with all our stakeholders and institutions. I promote dialogue and communications, both internal and external, making sure people are kept informed and their opinions recognised.

Lígia Várzea Araújo

Lígia Várzea Araújo is the head of communication and public relations at Somincor (part of Lundin Mining Group), a position she has held since 1990. She represents Lundin Mining Group as a spokeswoman in Portugal, where she is responsible for all press, public relations, corporate communications, research and reputation management. Prior to joining Somnicor, she was the head of social relations, and later public relations, at Transport Company. Between 1976 and 1978, Várzea Araújo worked in the journalism department of a publishing firm.