Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm to step down in surprise move

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year, a surprising move given his leadership in transforming the company's culture and strategy. Stausholm, appointed in late 2020 after the Juukan Gorge incident, spearheaded ESG improvements and a pivot towards lithium. His departure raises questions about the future integration of Rio Tinto's lithium business.

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm to step down in surprise move
Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year, a surprising move given his leadership in transforming the company's culture and strategy. Stausholm, appointed in late 2020 after the Juukan Gorge incident, spearheaded ESG improvements and a pivot towards lithium. His departure raises questions about the future integration of Rio Tinto's lithium business.