Rio Tinto Board changes
22 December 2023 - 9:03PM
Business Wire
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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