Rio Tinto : unveils new organisational structure and executive team to drive performance

Joanne Farrell, currently the global head of Health, Safety, Environment and Communities will take on the role of Group executive, Health, Safety & Environment based in Perth. Joanne, who has more than 35 years' experience in the mining sector, will also become managing director of Australia.

Andrew Harding, currently Iron Ore chief executive, will leave the business with effect from 1 July 2016.

Jean-Sébastien Jacques said 'I want to thank Andrew for his dedication and commitment to Rio Tinto after almost 25 years with the business, including six years on the Executive Committee. Andrew has held important roles in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. During his long career with the company he has led our global Iron Ore and Copper businesses, delivering marked performance improvements. We wish him the best for the future.'

The new Rio Tinto Executive Committee will be:

Jean-Sébastien Jacques, chief executive
Christopher Lynch, chief financial officer
Hugo Bague, Organisational Resources Group executive
Alfredo Barrios, Aluminium chief executive
Alan Davies, Energy & Minerals chief executive
Joanne Farrell, Health, Safety & Environment Group executive
Stephen McIntosh, Growth & Innovation Group executive
Chris Salisbury, Iron Ore chief executive
Arnaud Soirat, Copper & Diamonds chief executive
Debra Valentine, Legal & Regulatory Affairs Group executive

Note to Editors

Leaving arrangements for Andrew Harding are consistent with the remuneration policy and will be disclosed in the 2016 Annual report. Remuneration arrangements for all new Executive Committee members are also consistent with the remuneration policy. They will include international and domestic relocation support where applicable, and will be disclosed in the 2016 Annual report.