Simon Trott
Chief Executive, Rio Tinto
Simon Trott is an Australian mining executive who became Chief Executive of Rio Tinto in August 2025, succeeding Jakob Stausholm. He had led Rio Tinto's iron ore division in the Pilbara and previously served as the company's first Chief Commercial Officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience across commodities and geographies.
Fast facts
| Role | Chief Executive |
|---|---|
| Company | Rio Tinto ASX:RIO |
| Sector | Mining / Materials |
| Headquarters | WA |
| In role since | 2025 |
| Education | Bachelor of Agriculture, University of Western Australia; Graduate Diploma in Finance and Investment (FINSIA); graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. |
Background
Became Rio Tinto Chief Executive in August 2025 succeeding Jakob Stausholm; previously Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Iron Ore and Chief Commercial Officer.
Career timeline
- 2018Joined Rio Tinto's Executive Committee; served as the company's first Chief Commercial Officer
- 2021Became Chief Executive, Iron Ore, leading Rio Tinto's Pilbara operations
- 2025Appointed Chief Executive of Rio Tinto, effective 25 August, succeeding Jakob Stausholm
Notable
- Leads Rio Tinto, one of the world's largest mining companies.
- Born in the Western Australian farming town of Wickepin.
- As Chief Executive, Iron Ore, oversaw the Gudai-Darri mine ramp-up and record shipment volumes.
- Served as Rio Tinto's first Chief Commercial Officer.
- Previously ran Rio Tinto's Salt, Uranium, Borates and Diamonds businesses.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Chief Executive of Rio Tinto?
Simon Trott became Rio Tinto's Chief Executive in August 2025, succeeding Jakob Stausholm.
What did Simon Trott do before becoming CEO?
He was Chief Executive of Rio Tinto's iron ore division and earlier the company's first Chief Commercial Officer.
Where is Simon Trott from?
He was born in the farming town of Wickepin in Western Australia and holds an agriculture degree from the University of Western Australia.
Whom did Simon Trott succeed?
He succeeded Jakob Stausholm as Rio Tinto Chief Executive.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rio-tinto-names-simon-trott-063335065.html
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000863064/000086306426000031/ex05d12mmsconf26asx.htm
- https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2025/rio-tinto-appoints-simon-trott-as-chief-executive
- https://www.riotinto.com/en/about/executive-committee/simon-trott
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.