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22/12/2023 10:00

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RNS Number : 7815X  Rio Tinto PLC  22 December 2023

 

Notice to
ASX/LSE

 

Rio Tinto Board changes

22 December 2023

 

 

Rio Tinto has appointed Martina Merz and Sharon Thorne as non-executive
directors. Martina Merz will join the Board on 1 February 2024 and will
therefore stand for election at the annual general meetings of the company in
2024. Sharon Thorne will join the Board on 1 July 2024 and will therefore
stand for election at the annual general meetings of the company in 2025.

Martina Merz, a German citizen,  brings extensive leadership and operational
experience, most recently as CEO of industrial engineering and steel
production conglomerate ThyssenKrupp.  She has held numerous leadership
roles, including at Robert Bosch GMBH and at Chassis Brakes International.
Martina also has extensive listed company experience, currently serving on the
Board of AB Volvo and the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG. She is a former
Board member at Imerys SA, SAF Holland SE, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Thyssenkrupp
AG and Bekaert SA.

 

Sharon Thorne, a British citizen, is a Chartered Accountant and has had a
36-year career with Deloitte. She became an audit partner of Deloitte in
1998, held numerous Executive and Board roles, becoming Deputy CEO Deloitte
North West Europe in 2017 and Global Chair from 2019, before retiring at the
end of November 2023. She has also served on the Boards of the Confederation
for British Industry, Prostate Cancer UK and the Social Progress Imperative.

 

Rio Tinto Chair Dominic Barton said: "Martina has extensive leadership
experience in handling cyclical businesses, navigating the energy transition
and decarbonisation initiatives, and leading innovation and R&D efforts.
This expertise, combined with significant board experience as a non-executive
director, make her a valuable addition to the Rio Tinto Board.

 

"Having Chaired the largest professional services firm in the world, Sharon
brings extensive and transformational leadership experience together with deep
industry knowledge, gained over 30 years of auditing and advising
multinational clients. I am very pleased to welcome Sharon to our Board."

 

Martina Merz said: "I am pleased to be joining Rio Tinto at an exciting time
for the company. I believe there are real opportunities to be unlocked and
look forward to working with the Board to deliver its long-term strategy."

 

Sharon Thorne said: "I look forward to contributing to Rio Tinto's ongoing
transformation, as the company positions itself to thrive in a decarbonising
world. I am excited about the work ahead with my fellow Board members to help
shape a strong future."

 

Rio Tinto confirms that there are no further matters to be disclosed pursuant
to Rule 9.6.13(1)-(6) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

LEI: 213800YOEO5OQ72G2R82

Classification: 3.1. Additional regulated information required to be disclosed
under the laws of a Member State.

 

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This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Andy Hodges, Rio
Tinto's Group Company Secretary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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