Rio Tinto has appointed James “Joc” O’Rourke as a non-executive director
with effect from 25 October 2023. Mr O’Rourke, a dual Canadian / Australian
national, will therefore stand for election at the annual general meetings
of the Company in 2024.
Mr O’Rourke has more than 25 years’ experience across the mining and
minerals industry. He has been the chief executive officer of The Mosaic
Company, the world’s leading integrated producer and marketer of
concentrated phosphate and potash, since 2015. He also served as President
of Mosaic until recently and previously held roles including Executive Vice
President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer.
Before joining Mosaic, Mr O’Rourke was President of Australia Pacific for
Barrick Gold Corporation, where he led ten gold and copper mines in
Australia and Papua New Guinea. He currently serves as an Independent
Non-Executive Director of The Toro Company (NYSE) and the Weyerhauser
Company (NYSE).
Rio Tinto Chairman Dominic Barton said “It is my pleasure to welcome Joc to
the Rio Tinto Board. He is widely respected for his deep knowledge of the
mining industry and passion for improving safety and operational
performance. I look forward to the valuable contribution Joc will make as
we shape an even stronger Rio Tinto for the future.”
Mr O’Rourke said “I am pleased to be joining Rio Tinto and excited about
the long-term strategy it is pursuing to help enable the energy transition
and to thrive in a decarbonising world. I will be working closely with my
fellow Board members to support this and to help realise the significant
opportunities that lie in front of the company.”
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.
This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Andy Hodges,
Rio Tinto’s Group Company Secretary.
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