Rio Tinto names Jerome Pecresse as new aluminium CEO, eyes low-carbon future

Rio Tinto Ltd RIO said on Tuesday it had appointed Jerome Pecresse as the new chief executive for its aluminium segment, as the mining giant aims to reduce its carbon emissions and achieve sustainable and low-carbon ways of producing aluminium.

Pecresse, a French citizen who has held senior leadership roles in global mining and energy companies such as GE Renewable Energy, will join the company on Oct. 23, the mining giant said.

"Jerome brings a wealth of experience across renewable energy, mining, business development and strategy, ideal for shaping our industry leading aluminium business for a low carbon future," Rio Tinto Chief Executive Officer Jakob Stausholm said.

Pecresse will replace Ivan Vella, who announced his departure in mid-June after more than two years at thehelm.

The aluminium segment contributed around 25% of Rio Tinto's fiscal 2022 consolidated revenue of $55.55 billion.