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RIO TINTO EXTENDS THE TENURE OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAM



 http://riotinto.msgfocus.com/q/13Vwu6j5wldUivcVmNDIa/wv Follow us http://riotinto.msgfocus.com/c/15MydJVCcFEX0kbZTr8VOhZP 23 October 2014 Rio Tinto extends the tenure of senior executive team Download pdf here http://riotinto.msgfocus.com/c/15MyfMFoACfArthJqwt5UWhi The Rio Tinto board has extended the tenure of chief executive Sam Walsh and chief financial officer Chris Lynch, providing a strong endorsement of their leadership, the Group’s strategy and its focus on driving shareholder value. Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis said “For quite some time, Sam has made no secret of the fact that he loves his job and would like to continue well beyond next year.

Given his performance and his enthusiasm to continue in the role, the decision to extend his tenure has been an easy one for the board.

In addition, over the past 18 months, Chris has played a crucial role working with Sam and I am therefore pleased that we have agreed with both of them to replace their fixed term retirement dates with long-term, open-ended commitments to the company. “Since their appointments early last year, Sam and Chris have led a transformation of the business and established a track record of delivering on their promises.

Rio Tinto has increased cash flows from operations, achieved significant operating cash cost improvements, reduced net debt and refocused capital expenditure on projects with the most compelling returns. “In September, the board met for our annual strategy review session and it is clear we are on a path to generate significant long-term value for shareholders.

The board believes Sam and Chris are the best team to lead us into the next phase of the delivery of our strategy.” Sam Walsh said “I am very pleased to continue as chief executive of this great business with our world-class people and assets.

I will be ensuring my executive team and our 60,000-plus employees around the world all remain focussed on continuing to deliver outstanding performance for all of our shareholders, driven by improved safety and productivity, value-enhancing growth and disciplined capital allocation.” Chris Lynch said “There is no doubt we have made some great progress but we all appreciate the job is far from complete.

There will be no complacency as we pursue value and I am looking forward to continuing to work with Sam and the team to further enhance the performance of the business.” Notes to editors Mr Walsh and Mr Lynch will transfer to open-ended contracts after Rio Tinto’s annual general meetings in 2015.

Mr Walsh’s initial contract was due to end on 31 December 2015 with a break clause from 31 October 2014 and Mr Lynch’s initial contract was due to end on 28 February 2017.

They will both move to a rolling contract with no end date and a 12-month notice period.

To remain compliant with Rio Tinto’s Remuneration Policy agreed by shareholders at the 2014 annual general meetings, the changes to their respective contract terms will require shareholder approval at the 2015 annual general meetings.

Subject to shareholder approval, their revised contract terms will come into effect immediately thereafter.

Both Mr Walsh’s and Mr Lynch’s remuneration will remain unchanged. Contacts: Media Relations, EMEA / Americas David Luff Office: +44 (0) 20 7781 1177 Mobile: +44 (0) 7780 226 422 Illtud Harri Office: +44 (0) 20 7781 1152 Mobile: +44 (0) 7920 503 600 David Outhwaite Office: +44 (0) 20 7781 1623 Mobile: +44 (0) 7787 597 493 Media Relations, Australia / Asia Ben Mitchell Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3620 Mobile: +61 (0) 419 850 212 Bruce Tobin Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3612 Mobile: +61 (0) 419 103 454 Matthew Klar Office: +61 (0) 7 3625 4244 Mobile: +61 (0) 457 525 578 Media Relations, Canada Bryan Tucker Office: +1 (0) 514 848 8151 Mobile: +1 (0) 514 825 8319 Investor Relations, London John Smelt Office: +44 (0) 20 7781 1654 Moblie: +44 (0) 7879 642 675 David Ovington Office: +44 (0) 20 7781 2051 Mobile: +44 (0) 7920 010 978 Grant Donald Office: +44 (0) 20 7781 1262 Mobile: +44 (0) 7920 587 805 Investor Relations, Australia Rachel Storrs Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3628 Mobile: +61 (0) 417 401 018 Galina Rogova Office: +852 2839 9208 Mobile: +852 6978 3011 Further information: If you have been forwarded this email, you may wish to sign up for our media releases http://riotinto.msgfocus.com/c/15MyhPpaYyQdSCnsXBNg1AyL directly. Visit the corporate website http://riotinto.msgfocus.com/c/15MyjS8XmvqRjLtcuH7q8eQe Read our online magazine http://riotinto.msgfocus.com/c/15MylUSJKs1uKUyW1MrAeT7H If you have problems viewing images in Outlook, please add us to your safe list http://riotinto.msgfocus.com/c/15MynXCw8oC8c3EFyRLKlxpa LEGAL INFORMATION - Copyright © 2014 Rio Tinto.

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