Rio’s Harding departs in sweeping executive restructure

Original article by James Thomson, Tess Ingram
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 15 : 22-Jun-16

Rio Tinto has advised that Chris Salisbury will replace Andrew Harding as the head of its iron ore division. Harding’s departure is part of a broader restructuring at Rio Tinto as it transitions to new CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques. Joanne Farrell will become the MD of Rio Tinto’s Australian operations, as well as group executive for health, safety and environment. Arnaud Soirat will be CEO of copper and diamonds, and Alan Davies takes on the role of CEO of energy and minerals. Harding had been a candidate to succeed Sam Walsh as Rio Tinto CEO.

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