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Notice to ASX/LSE
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Rio Tinto executive team change
12 February 2026
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Isabelle Deschamps, Chief Legal, Governance & Corporate Affairs Officer, has decided to leave Rio Tinto during 2026, after five years in the role, to pursue new opportunities outside the company.
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Isabelle will remain in her role until at least midā2026 to ensure continuity while Rio Tinto undertakes a rigorous succession process.
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Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: "Since joining in 2021, Isabelle has helped lay the foundations for a stronger Rio Tinto, supporting future growth and reinforcing our commitment to doing mining the right way. I thank Isabelle for her ongoing contribution."
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Isabelle Deschamps said: "It has been a privilege to serve Rio Tinto. I am proud of the progress we have made in strengthening governance, and supporting business development and key partnerships, as the business delivers against its strategy."
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This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Andy Hodges, Rio Tinto's Group Company Secretary.
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