
Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) appointed Simon Trott as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective August 25, 2025. Trott, currently the head of the multinational miner's iron ore division, will be the fourth leader within the last ten years.
"Simon is an outstanding leader with a deep understanding of mining," said Rio Tinto chair Dominic Barton. "He came into our Iron Ore business at a time of significant challenges and has been instrumental in rebuilding culture and strengthening relationships."