Rio Tinto has simplified its product group structure to three world-class businesses: iron ore; aluminium & lithium and copper. This focused structure and leadership positions each business to deliver excellence for customers and maximise competitive advantages and growth potential, while benefitting from the diversified group.

Rio Tinto Chief Executive, Simon Trott explains: “A simplified business structure will enable us to deliver new standards of operational excellence and value creation. It will bring greater accountability and focus to our teams, underpinned by a more disciplined approach to operational performance and capital investment. We have delivered resilient results this year, remain on track to deliver strong mid-term production growth, and continue to make progress against our objectives.”

Rio Tinto’s Executive Committee with immediate effect is:

Simon Trott | CE
Bold Baatar | Chief Commercial Officer
Georgie Bezette | Chief People Officer
Peter Cunningham | CFO
Mark Davies | CTO
Isabelle Deschamps | Chief Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer
Matthew Holcz | CE Rio Tinto Iron Ore
Katie Jackson | CE Rio Tinto Copper
Jérôme Pécresse | CE Rio Tinto Aluminium & Lithium

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