IGO Limited announced the appointment of Ivan Vella as its next Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. This important appointment marks the culmination of an extensive and rigorous global search and assessment process that was initiated following the tragic passing of former CEO and Managing Director, Peter Bradford in October 2022. Ivan has had a distinguished career in the mining and resources sector, with experience spanning multiple commodities and diverse geographies and markets.

He has spent the last 20 years with Rio Tinto, and is currently Chief Executive, Aluminium and a member of the Rio Tinto Executive Committee. Prior to his current role Ivan was tasked with leading Rio's Iron Ore business in Australia when he was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer following the Juukan Gorge disaster. In this capacity he played the leading role in commencing the work to rebuild relationships with the Traditional Owners - the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people (PKKP).

Prior to this he held roles including Chief Operating Officer - Rio Tinto Coal and Chief Operating Officer - Oyu Tolgoi. In addition to his career at Rio Tinto, he has served as both the President and Vice President of the Chamber of Mines and Energy of Western Australia. With a breadth of experience across strategy, operations, commercial and stakeholder engagement, Ivan is ideally suited to drive IGO's growth and success into the future.

Mr. Vella will commence his role at IGO no later than 11th December 2023, following his notice period and handover at Rio Tinto and his family's relocation to Perth from their current home in Montreal.