Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]
22 Dicembre 2023 - 9:17PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
December 22, 2023
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| Commission file number: 001-10533 | Commission file number: 001-34121 |
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| Rio Tinto plc | Rio Tinto Limited |
| ABN 96 004 458 404 |
| (Translation of registrant’s name into English) | (Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
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| 6 St. James’s Square | Level 43, 120 Collins Street |
| London, SW1Y 4AD, United Kingdom | Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
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EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
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| Rio Tinto plc | Rio Tinto Limited |
| (Registrant) | (Registrant) |
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| By | /s/ Andrew Hodges | By | /s/ Tim Paine |
| Name | Andrew Hodges | Name | Tim Paine |
| Title | Company Secretary | Title | Company Secretary |
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| Date | 22 December 2023 | Date | 22 December 2023 |
Notice to ASX/LSE
Rio Tinto Board changes
22 December 2023
Rio Tinto has appointed Martina Merz and Sharon Thorne as non-executive directors. Martina Merz will join the Board on 1 February 2024 and will therefore stand for election at the annual general meetings of the company in 2024. Sharon Thorne will join the Board on 1 July 2024 and will therefore stand for election at the annual general meetings of the company in 2025.
Martina Merz, a German citizen, brings extensive leadership and operational experience, most recently as CEO of industrial engineering and steel production conglomerate ThyssenKrupp. She has held numerous leadership roles, including at Robert Bosch GMBH and at Chassis Brakes International. Martina also has extensive listed company experience, currently serving on the Board of AB Volvo and the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG. She is a former Board member at Imerys SA, SAF Holland SE, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Thyssenkrupp AG and Bekaert SA.
Sharon Thorne, a British citizen, is a Chartered Accountant and has had a 36-year career with Deloitte. She became an audit partner of Deloitte in 1998, held numerous Executive and Board roles, becoming Deputy CEO Deloitte North West Europe in 2017 and Global Chair from 2019, before retiring at the end of November 2023. She has also served on the Boards of the Confederation for British Industry, Prostate Cancer UK and the Social Progress Imperative.
Rio Tinto Chair Dominic Barton said: “Martina has extensive leadership experience in handling cyclical businesses, navigating the energy transition and decarbonisation initiatives, and leading innovation and R&D efforts. This expertise, combined with significant board experience as a non-executive director, make her a valuable addition to the Rio Tinto Board.
“Having Chaired the largest professional services firm in the world, Sharon brings extensive and transformational leadership experience together with deep industry knowledge, gained over 30 years of auditing and advising multinational clients. I am very pleased to welcome Sharon to our Board.”
Martina Merz said: “I am pleased to be joining Rio Tinto at an exciting time for the company. I believe there are real opportunities to be unlocked and look forward to working with the Board to deliver its long-term strategy.”
Sharon Thorne said: “I look forward to contributing to Rio Tinto’s ongoing transformation, as the company positions itself to thrive in a decarbonising world. I am excited about the work ahead with my fellow Board members to help shape a strong future.”
Rio Tinto confirms that there are no further matters to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 9.6.13(1)-(6) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.
LEI: 213800YOEO5OQ72G2R82
Classification: 3.1. Additional regulated information required to be disclosed under the laws of a Member State.
Contacts
Please direct all enquiries to media.enquiries@riotinto.com
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Media Relations, United Kingdom
Matthew Klar M +44 7796 630 637
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| Media Relations, Australia
Matt Chambers M +61 433 525 739
Jesse Riseborough M +61 436 653 412
Alyesha Anderson M +61 434 868 118
Michelle Lee M +61 458 609 322 | Media Relations, Americas
Simon Letendre M +1 514 796 4973
Malika Cherry M +1 418 592 7293
Vanessa Damha M +1 514 715 2152 |
Investor Relations, United Kingdom
Menno Sanderse M +44 7825 195 178
David Ovington M +44 7920 010 978
Laura Brooks M +44 7826 942 797 | Investor Relations, Australia
Tom Gallop M +61 439 353 948
Amar Jambaa M +61 472 865 948 | |
Rio Tinto plc
6 St James’s Square London SW1Y 4AD United Kingdom T +44 20 7781 2000
Registered in England No. 719885
| Rio Tinto Limited
Level 43, 120 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 Australia T +61 3 9283 3333
Registered in Australia ABN 96 004 458 404 | |
This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Andy Hodges, Rio Tinto’s Group Company Secretary.
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