Summary by Moomoo AI
Rio Tinto has appointed Katie Jackson as the new Chief Executive of its Copper business, effective September 1, 2024. She will succeed Bold Baatar, who is transitioning to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Jackson, currently serving as President of National Grid Ventures, will be based in London.Jackson brings extensive international experience in the energy sector, having held key positions at major companies including Shell, Anadarko, Equinor, and BG Group. Her most recent role at National Grid Ventures involved managing large-scale infrastructure energy assets. Her previous experience includes roles as Executive Vice President at Shell and BG Group, where she led global business development and strategy initiatives.The appointment comes at a strategic time as Rio Tinto continues to ramp up its Oyu Tolgoi operations to become one of the world's largest copper suppliers. CEO Jakob Stausholm emphasized Jackson's global perspective and operational leadership capabilities as valuable assets for driving sustainable growth in the copper business.
