Published: July 17, 2024 |

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Katie Jackson
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Rio Tinto has appointed Katie Jackson to lead its copper business. Jackson succeeds Bold Baatar who will become chief commercial officer later this year.

Jackson is currently president of National Grid Ventures, responsible for the development and operation of large-scale energy infrastructure assets. She will join Rio Tinto on September 1, 2024 and be based in London.

“Katie brings diverse experience from across the energy sector. Her leadership will be invaluable as we shape our copper business for a successful future. As we continue the ramp up of Oyu Tolgoi to become one of the world’s largest copper suppliers, we are also looking to the future with new opportunities across the world,” said Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm.

“We are very excited that Rio Tinto will benefit from Katie’s global perspective, proven operational and strategic leadership capability and her passion for driving sustainable growth,” added Stausholm.

Katie Jackson has strong international experience in the energy sector, across both operational and commercial roles, starting at Shell as a drilling engineer and working in Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. Following stints at Anadarko and Equinor, where she latterly ran development and production operations across Europe and Asia, she joined BG Group as executive vice president for Global Business Development and Strategy. Having rejoined Shell, she was subsequently promoted to executive vice president of Acquisition, Divestment and New Business Development with responsibility across the Shell portfolio.

“I am inspired by Rio Tinto’s ambition to deliver the materials the world needs. It is an exciting time to lead the copper business when we have such a central role to play in delivering a low carbon future and I believe my current role delivering major infrastructure projects will help me bring a new perspective,” said Katie Jackson.

“I look forward to collaborating with our teams across the globe, in partnership with communities and governments, and lead the business to an even stronger future,” added Jackson.

Rio Tinto produces aluminum, copper, diamonds, gold, industrial minerals, iron ore and uranium. They own and operate open pit & underground mines, mills, refineries, smelters, power stations, research and service facilities. They also use their own railways, ports & ships to deliver materials to the customer. They are headquartered in London, England.

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