Joc O’Rourke joins Rio Tinto Board
October 25 2023 - 4:19AM
Business Wire
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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