– UK, London – Rio Tinto PLC (LON: RIO | ASX: RIO), announced the appointment of Joc O’Rourke to its Board as a non-executive director effective from 25 October 2023.
“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.” said Board Chairman, Dominic Barton.
About James O’Rourke
Joc O’Rourke, a dual Canadian / Australian national, has more than 25 years of experience in the mining and minerals industry. He has been CEO 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 EVP of Operations and COO.
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).
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.”
SOURCE: https://www.riotinto.com/
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