Rio Tinto has appointed Katie Jackson as the new Chief Executive of its Copper business, effective September 1, 2024. Jackson, currently President of National Grid Ventures, will succeed Bold Baatar, who is transitioning to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Based in London, Jackson brings extensive international experience in the energy sector, having held key positions at Shell, Anadarko, Equinor, and BG Group.Jackson's appointment comes at a crucial time for Rio Tinto's copper business, as the company continues to ramp up operations at Oyu Tolgoi, poised to become one of the world's largest copper suppliers. CEO Jakob Stausholm highlighted Jackson's global perspective and proven operational and strategic leadership as valuable assets for driving sustainable growth in the...Show More

Rio Tinto has appointed Katie Jackson as the new Chief Executive of its Copper business, effective September 1, 2024. Jackson, currently President of National Grid Ventures, will succeed Bold Baatar, who is transitioning to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Based in London, Jackson brings extensive international experience in the energy sector, having held key positions at Shell, Anadarko, Equinor, and BG Group.Jackson's appointment comes at a crucial time for Rio Tinto's copper business, as the company continues to ramp up operations at Oyu Tolgoi, poised to become one of the world's largest copper suppliers. CEO Jakob Stausholm highlighted Jackson's global perspective and proven operational and strategic leadership as valuable assets for driving sustainable growth in the copper business.The new Copper Chief Executive expressed enthusiasm for Rio Tinto's mission to deliver materials essential for a low-carbon future. She aims to leverage her experience in major infrastructure projects to bring a fresh perspective to the role, focusing on collaboration with global teams and partnerships with communities and governments.