Rio Tinto CEO Walsh to retire, copper and coal chief to lead company

Published Thu, Mar 17, 2016 · 06:34 AM

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    [LONDON] Rio Tinto said Chief Executive Sam Walsh will retire July 1, 2016, and will be succeeded by the global miner's copper and coal division head Jean-Sébastien Jacques.

    "To ensure a smooth transition, Jean-Sébastien, will join the board and become deputy chief executive with immediate effect," the company said in a statement.

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