Rio Tinto announced that Isabelle Deschamps, Chief Legal, Governance & Corporate Affairs Officer, has decided to leave the company during 2026 to pursue new opportunities outside the company. She will remain in her role until at least mid-2026 to ensure continuity during the succession process.
Key takeaways
Isabelle Deschamps, Chief Legal, Governance & Corporate Affairs Officer, is leaving Rio Tinto during 2026.
She will remain in her role until at least mid-2026 to ensure continuity.
Rio Tinto is undertaking a rigorous succession process.
Deschamps joined Rio Tinto in 2021 and has served for five years in her role.
Chief Executive Simon Trott acknowledged her contributions to strengthening governance and supporting business development.