Rio Tinto’s Chief Executive, Aluminium, Ivan Vella, has announced his intention to leave the company in December 2023, having accepted a new position elsewhere.
Mr Vella will continue to lead Aluminium while the process to identify his successor is undertaken, but has stepped down from the group’s executive committee with immediate effect.
Rio Tinto’s CEO, Jakob Stausholm, said, “Ivan has made a significant contribution during his 20-year career with Rio Tinto, holding senior positions across the aluminium, iron ore, copper, and coal product groups, providing both operational and strategic leadership.
“We thank him for his contribution and wish him every success for the future.”
