People: Rio Tinto PLC (RTP)

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9 Feb 2010
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Du Plessis, Jan 55 2009 Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
Albanese, Tom 51 2007 Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director
Walsh, Sam 59 2009 Chief Executive - Iron Ore Group, Executive Director
Cote, Jacynthe 51 2009 Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Alcan
Ritchie, Doug 2009 Chief Executive - Rio Tinto Energy
Harding, Andrew 2009 Chief Executive - Rio Tinto Copper
Kenyon-Slaney, Harry 2009 Chief Executive - Rio Tinto Diamonds and Minerals
Elliott, Guy 53 2002 Finance Director, Executive Director
Consedine, Stephen 47 2002 Company Secretary
Mathews, Ben 42 2007 Company Secretary
Chiaro, Preston 55 2009 Group Executive - Technology and Innovation
Clayton, Bret 47 2009 Group Executive - Business Support and Operations
Bague, Hugo 48 2007 Global Head - Human Resources
Valentine, Debra 55 2008 Global Head - Legal
Mayhew, David 68 2000 Non-Executive Director
Cox, Vivienne 49 2005 Independent Non-Executive Director
Clementi, David 2003 Independent Non-Executive Director
Gould, Andrew 62 2008 Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Kerr of Kinlochard, John 67 2003 Independent Non-Executive Director
Goodmanson, Richard 62 2004 Independent Non-Executive Director
Eddington, Roderick 59 2005 Independent Non-Executive Director
Fitzpatrick, Michael 56 2006 Independent Non-Executive Director
Fortier, Yves 73 2007 Independent Non-Executive Director
Tellier, Paul 70 2007 Independent Non-Executive Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Du Plessis, Jan Jan Du Plessis is Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Rio Tinto plc with effect from 20 April 2009. He is Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 September 2008. Jan du Plessis will continue to be Chairman of the Board of British American Tobacco plc, a role he has held since 2004. He is a non-executive director and chairman of the Audit Committee of Lloyds Banking Group plc, although he has indicated that he intends to stand down from that role in due course. Jan has also been a non-executive director of Marks & Spencer Group PLC since November 2008. He was previously Group Finance Director of Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group and chairman of RHM plc, then a British food manufacturer. Jan has degrees in Commerce and Law from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and is a South African Chartered Accountant.
Albanese, Tom Tom Albanese is Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director of Rio Tinto Plc. He holds BS (Mineral Economics), MS (Mining Engineering) serves as Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited since March 2006. Tom was elected by shareholders in 2006 and stands for re-election in 2008. Tom joined Rio Tinto in 1993 on Rio Tinto’s acquisition of Nerco and held a series of management positions before being appointed chief executive of the Industrial Minerals group in 2000, after which he became chief executive of the Copper group and head of Exploration in 2004. He took over as chief executive from Leigh Clifford with effect from May 2007. He is Director of Ivanhoe Mines Limited from 2006 to 2007 Director of Palabora Mining Company from 2004 to 2006 Member of the Executive Committee of the International Copper Association from 2004 to 2006.
Walsh, Sam Mr. Sam Walsh, B Com (Melbourne), has been appointed as Executive Director of Rio Tinto Plc with effect from June 5, 2009. He has been appointed Chief Executive of the Iron Ore group in 2004. He joined Rio Tinto in 1991, following 20 years in the automotive industry at General Motors and Nissan Australia. He has held a number of management positions within the Group, including managing director of Comalco Foundry Products, CRA Industrial Products, Hamersley Iron Sales and Marketing, Hamersley Iron Operations, vice president of Rio Tinto Iron Ore (with responsibility for Hamersley Iron and Robe River) and from 2001 to 2004 chief executive of the Aluminium group. Sam is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He is Director of the Committee for Perth Ltd since 2006; Director of the Australian Mines and Metals Association, between 2001 and 2005; Director of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, between 2003 and 2005.
Cote, Jacynthe Ms. Jacynthe Cote is Chief Executive, Rio Tinto Alcan. Ms. Cote joined Alcan in 1988 and has significant operational and international experience in the aluminium industry. As president and chief executive officer, Primary Metal, Rio Tinto Alcan, she is responsible for all primary metal facilities and power generation installations worldwide. Her previous roles in Alcan include president and chief executive officer, Bauxite and Alumina business group, and senior management roles in business planning, human resources and environment, health and safety. Jacynthe Cote has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Laval University in Quebec.
Ritchie, Doug
Harding, Andrew
Kenyon-Slaney, Harry
Elliott, Guy Guy Elliott MA (Oxon), MBA (INSEAD), is Finance Director, Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited since 2002. Guy was last re-elected by shareholders in 2007. Guy joined the Group in 1980 after gaining an MBA having previously been in investment banking. He has subsequently held a variety of commercial and management positions, including head of Business Evaluation and president of Rio Tinto Brasil. Guy External appointments (current and recent): Non executive director of Cadbury plc since July 2007 and Chairman of its Audit committee since March 2008 and its Senior Independent Director since July 2008.
Consedine, Stephen Stephen Consedine B Bus, CPA is Company Secretary of Rio Tinto PLc. He joined Rio Tinto in 1983 and has held various positions in Accounting, Treasury, and Employee Services before becoming company secretary of Rio Tinto Limited in 2002. He holds a bachelor of business degree and is a certified practising accountant.
Mathews, Ben Ben Mathews BA (Hons), FCIS joined as company secretary of Rio Tinto plc during 2007. Prior to Rio Tinto, he spent five years with BG Group plc, two of them as company secretary. He has previously worked for National Grid plc, British American Tobacco plc and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Ben is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Chiaro, Preston Mr. Preston Chiaro BSc (Hons) (Environmental Engineering), MEng (Environmental Engineering) has been appointed as Group Executive - Technology and Innovation of Rio Tinto Plc effective from 1 November 2009. He was appointed Chief Executive of the Energy group in 2003 and upon a management re-organisation he also assumed responsibility for the Industrials Minerals group in November 2007. He joined the Group in 1991 at Kennecott Utah Copper’s Bingham Canyon mine as vice president, technical services. In 1995 he became vice president and general manager of the Boron operations in California. He was chief executive of Rio Tinto Borax from 1999 to 2003. He is Director of the World Coal Institute since 2003 (chairman since 2006) Director of Rössing Uranium Limited since 2004 Chairman of the Coal Industry Advisory Board to the International Energy Agency between 2004 and 2006. Director of Energy Resources of Australia Limited between 2003 and 2006 Director of Coal & Allied Industries Limited between 2003 and 2006.
Clayton, Bret Mr. Bret Clayton BA (Accounting) has been appointed as Group Executive - Business Support and Operations of Rio Tinto Plc effective from 1 November 2009. He was appointed Chief Executive of the Copper Group in July 2006 and also assumed responsibility for the Diamonds group in 2007. He joined the Group in 1995 and has held a series of management positions, including chief financial officer of Rio Tinto Iron Ore and president and chief executive officer of Rio Tinto Energy America. Prior to joining the Group, he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers for nine years, auditing and consulting to the mining industry. His external appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Director of Ivanhoe Mines Limited since 2007, Member of the executive committee of the International Copper Association since 2006, Member of the Coal Industry Adviser Board to the International Energy Agency between 2003 and 2006, Member of the board of directors of the US National Mining Association between 2002 and 2006.
Bague, Hugo Hugo Bague MA (Linguistics) joined Rio Tinto as Global Head of Human Resources in 2007. Previously he worked for six years for Hewlett Packard where he was the global vice president Human Resources for the Technology Solutions Group, based in the US. Prior to this he worked for Compaq Computers, Nortel Networks and Abbott Laboratories based out of Switzerland, France and Germany. He is Member of the Advisory Council of United Business Institutes in Brussels, Belgium since 1995.
Valentine, Debra Debra Valentine is Global Head - Legal of Rio Tinto Plc. Debra previously worked at United Technologies Corporation in the US where she was Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary. Before then, she was a partner with the law firm O’Melveny & Myers, in Washington DC. Debra served as General Counsel at the US Federal Trade Commission from 1997 to 2001. Debra External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Member, Council on Foreign Relations since 1993 and American Law Institute 1991 Commissioner, Congressional Antitrust Modernisation Commission 2004 to 2007.
Mayhew, David David Mayhew is Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited since 2000. David joined Cazenove in 1969 from Panmure Gordon. In 1972 he became the firm’s dealing partner and was subsequently responsible for the Institutional Broking Department. From 1986 until 2001 he was the partner in charge of the firm’s Capital Markets Department. He became Chairman of Cazenove on incorporation in 2001 and Chairman of JPMorgan Cazenove in 2005. David's External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Chairman of Cazenove Group Limited (formerly Cazenove Group plc) since 2001, Chairman of Cazenove Capital Holdings Limited since 2005 and Chairman of JPMorgan Cazenove Holdings Limited (formerly Cazenove Group plc) since 2005.
Cox, Vivienne Vivienne Cox MA (Oxon), MBA (INSEAD), serves as Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited since 2005. Vivienne was elected by shareholders in 2005 and stands for re-election in 2008. Vivienne is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Alternative Energy for BP p.l.c. She is a member of the BP group chief executive’s committee. She holds degrees in chemistry from Oxford University and in business administration from INSEAD. During her career in BP she has worked in chemicals, exploration, finance, and refining and marketing. Vivienne's External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Non executive director of Climate Change Capital Limited since May 2008 and Non executive director of Eurotunnel plc between 2002 and 2004.
Clementi, David Sir David Clementi MA, MBA, FCA, serves as Independent Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited since 2003. Sir David was appointed chairman of the Audit committee at the conclusion of the 2008 annual general meetings. Sir David was last re-elected by shareholders in 2006 and will stand for re-election in 2009. Sir David was chairman of Prudential plc until December 2008, prior to which he was Deputy Governor of the Bank of England. His earlier career was with Kleinwort Benson where he spent 22 years, holding various positions including chief executive and vice chairman. A graduate of Oxford University and a qualified chartered accountant, Sir David also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Sir David's External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Non executive director of Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust PLC since May 2008, Chairman, King’s Cross Central General Partnership since October 2008, Chairman of Prudential plc from 2002 until 2008, Member of the Financial Reporting Council between 2003 and 2007.
Gould, Andrew Andrew Gould BA, FCA serves as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited. Andrew was appointed the senior independent non executive director and chairman of the Remuneration committee at the conclusion of the 2008 annual general meetings. Andrew was last re-elected by shareholders in 2006 and will stand for re-election in 2009. Andrew is chairman and chief executive officer of Schlumberger Limited, where he has held a succession of financial and operational management positions, including that of executive vice president of Schlumberger Oilfield Services and president and chief operating officer of Schlumberger Limited. He has worked in Asia, Europe and the US. He joined Schlumberger in 1975. He holds a degree in economic history from Cardiff University and qualified as a chartered accountant with Ernst & Young. Andrew External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Schlumberger Limited since 2003, Member of the Advisory Board of the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia since 2007, Member of the commercialisation advisory board of Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine, London since 2002, Member of the Board of Trustees of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia since October 2008, Member of the UK Prime Minister’s Council of Science and Technology from 2004 to 2007.
Kerr of Kinlochard, John Lord Kerr of Kinlochard GCMG, MA serves as Independent Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited since 2003. Lord Kerr was in the UK Diplomatic Service for 36 years and headed it from 1997 to 2002 as Permanent Under Secretary at the Foreign Office. Previous postings included being principal private secretary to two Chancellors of the Exchequer, serving in the Soviet Union and Pakistan, and spells as Ambassador to the European Union (1990 to 1995), and the US (1995 to 1997). He has been an independent member of the House of Lords since 2004. Lord Kerr's External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Deputy Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell plc since 2005, Director of The Scottish American Investment Trust plc since 2002, Chairman of the Court and Council of Imperial College, London since 2005, Advisory Board member, Scottish Power (Iberdrola) since 2007, Advisory Board member, BAE Systems since 2008, Director of The “Shell” Transport and Trading Company plc from 2002 to 2005, Trustee of the Rhodes Trust since 1997, The National Gallery since 2002, and the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland since 2005, Secretary General, European Convention (Brussels) from 2002 to 2003.
Goodmanson, Richard Richard Goodmanson MBA, BEc and BCom, B Eng (Civil) serves as Independent Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited since 2004. He was elected by shareholders in 2005 and stands for re-election in 2008. Richard is executive vice president and chief operating officer of DuPont. During his career he has worked at senior levels for McKinsey & Co, PepsiCo and America West Airlines, where he was president and CEO. He joined DuPont in early 1999 and in his current position has responsibility for a number of the global functions, and for the non US operations of DuPont, with particular focus on growth in emerging markets. Richard External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Executive vice president and chief operating officer of DuPont since 1999, Chairman of the United Way of Delaware since 2006 (director since 2002), Economic Advisor to the Governor of Guangdong Province, China since 2003 and Non executive director of Qantas Airways Limited since June 2008 Director.
Eddington, Roderick Sir Rod Eddington B Eng, M Eng is Independent Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto Plc. Sir Rod was chief executive of British Airways Plc until the end of September 2005. Prior to his role with British Airways, Sir Rod was Managing Director of Cathay Pacific Airways from 1992 until 1996 and Executive Chairman of Ansett Airlines from 1997 until 2000. Sir Rod External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Director of News Corporation plc since 1999, Director of John Swire & Son Pty Limited since 1997, Non executive chairman of JPMorgan Australia and New Zealand since 2006, Director of CLP Holdings since 2006, Director of Allco Finance Group Limited since 2006, Chief executive British Airways Plc from 2000 until 2005, Chairman of the EU/Hong Kong Business Co-operation Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council from 2002 until 2006, Chairman Infrastructure Australia since February 2008 and Chairman designate of the ANZ Bank (to be appointed a director in late 2009).
Fitzpatrick, Michael Michael Fitzpatrick B Eng (University of Western Australia), BA (Oxon) serves as Independent Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited since 2006. Michael was elected by shareholders in 2007. Michael sold his interest in, and ceased to be a director of, Hastings Funds Management Ltd during 2005, the pioneering infrastructure asset management company which he founded in 1994. He is chairman of Treasury Group Limited, an incubator of fund management companies. He is chairman of the Australian Football League, having previously played the game professionally, and is a former chairman of the Australian Sports Commission. Michael Fitzpatrick's External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Chairman of Treasury Group Limited since 2005, Director of the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research since 2001, Chairman of the Victorian Funds Management Corporation from 2006 to 2008, Managing director of Hastings Funds Management Ltd from 1994 to 2005, Director of Pacific Hydro Limited from 1996 to 2004 and Director of Australian Infrastructure Fund Limited from 1994 to 2005.
Fortier, Yves Yves Fortier CC, OQ, QC, LLD, Av Em serves as Independent Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited effective 25 October 2007. Yves will stand for election at the 2008 annual general meetings. Yves Fortier was Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations from 1988 to 1992. He is chairman and a senior partner of the law firm Ogilvy Renault and was chairman of Alcan from 2002 until 2007. Yves Fortier's External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Chairman of Ogilvy Renault since 1992, Director of NOVA Chemicals Corporation since 1998, Chairman and director of Alcan Inc. from 2002 until 2007, Governor of Hudson’s Bay Company from 1998 to 2006, Director of Royal Bank of Canada from 1992 to 2005, Director of Nortel corporation from 1992 to 2005 and Trustee of the International Accounting Standards Committee from 2000 to 2006.
Tellier, Paul Paul Tellier serves as Independent Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited effective October 2007. Paul was Clerk of the Privy Council Office and Secretary to the Cabinet of the Government of Canada from 1985 to 1992 and was president and chief executive officer of the Canadian National Railway Company from 1992 to 2002. Until 2004, he was president and chief executive officer of Bombardier Inc. Paul's External appointments (current and recent) inlcudes Director of McCain Foods since 1996, Director of Bell Canada since 1996, Director of BCE Inc since 1999, Member of the Advisory Board of General Motors of Canada since 2005, Trustee, International Accounting Standards Foundation since 2007, Co-chair of the Prime Minister of Canada’s Advisory Committee on the Renewal of the Public Service since 2006, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier Inc. from 2003 to 2004 and Non executive director of Alcan Inc. from 1998 to 2007.

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