Rio Tinto Changes Organizational Structure From Nov 1
October 15 2009 - 9:40AM
Dow Jones News
Rio Tinto PLC (RIO.LN), Thursday announced changes in its
organizational structure and said it has re-instatement of Diamonds
and Minerals product group alongside the Iron Ore, Copper,
Aluminium and Energy product groups.
MAIN FACTS:
-These changes will result in an expanded Executive Committee
with three new appointments.
-Doug Ritchie, becomes chief executive of Rio Tinto Energy,
based in Brisbane.
-Andrew Harding, becomes chief executive of Rio Tinto Copper,
based in London.
-Harry Kenyon-Slaney, becomes chief executive of Rio Tinto
Diamonds and Minerals, based in London.
-Bret Clayton moves to the new role of group executive, Business
Support and Operations, from the Copper and Diamonds product group,
where he was chief executive. He will continue to be based in
London.
-Preston Chiaro becomes group executive, Technology and
Innovation, based in Salt Lake City, having been chief executive of
the Energy and Minerals product group. He replaces Grant Thorne who
is to become a special adviser to Rio Tinto before retiring after
34 years with the group.
-By London Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires; Contact Ian Walker; +44 (0)20 7842 9296; ian.walker@dowjones.com