JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Diversified miner Rio Tinto announced on Friday that Chris Lynch would retire as CFO by the end of September next year.
Lynch joined the Rio Tinto board in September 2011 and was appointed CFO in April 2013.
"Chris has made an outstanding contribution to the performance of Rio Tinto since he was appointed CFO in 2013 and I would like to personally thank him for his wise counsel and support since my appointment as chief executive. He has committed to remain with the group to ensure a smooth transition,” commented CEO J-S Jacques.
Planning for the CFO succession is in progress.