Rio Tinto has announced a shift in their executive team.
Isabelle Deschamps, Chief Legal, Governance & Corporate Affairs Officer, has decided to leave Rio Tinto during 2026.
The decision comes after Ms Deschamps’ five years in the role.
Ms Deschamps will remain in her role until at least mid‑2026 to ensure continuity while Rio Tinto undertakes a rigorous succession process.
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.”
Ms Deschamps has extensive international experience, and is admitted to the England and Wales Law Society and to the Quebec (Canada) Bar.
She was also General Counsel of the AkzoNobel Group and a member of its Executive Committee. Prior to this, Isabelle worked at Unilever.
Ms Deschamps added: “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.”
