Rio Tinto Names Simon Trott as New CEO, Succeeding Jakob Stausholm in Strategic Leadership Shift

On July 15, 2025, global mining giant Rio Tinto Plc announced the appointment of Simon Trott as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jakob Stausholm. The leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the company as it navigates evolving sustainability goals, commodity market dynamics, and operational expansion.

 

About Simon Trott

Leadership Transition Details

Board Commentary

“Simon brings deep operational knowledge and a strong track record of leadership. His appointment reflects our commitment to long-term value creation and responsible mining,” said Dominic Barton, Chairman of Rio Tinto.

 

Sources: Reuters, Mining Weekly, Financial Times, Bloomberg, Rio Tinto – Official Press Release