Simon Trott
Chief Executive Officer at
RIO TINTO PLC
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 30/07/2026
Profile
Currently, Simon C.
Trott is Chief Executive Officer & Director at Rio Tinto Plc starting in 2026, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Rio Tinto Ltd. since 2018, Managing Director & Director at Dampier Salt Ltd. since 2014, Director at U.S.
Borax, Inc., Managing Director at Rio Tinto Diamonds Ltd., Director at Chlor-Alkali Unit Pte Ltd., and Member of the Australian Institute of Co. Directors.
Formerly, Mr. Trott was Non-Executive Director at Energy Resources of Australia Ltd. from 2015 to 2017, Director at Rössing Uranium Ltd., and General Manager-Business Development at Rio Tinto Ltd. from 2007 to 2009.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RIO TINTO LIMITED 0.01% | 20/04/2026 | 32,389 ( 0.01% ) | 4 M $ | 30/07/2026 |
| 15/04/2026 | 7,683 ( 0% ) | 741 748 $ | 30/07/2026 |
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Simon Trott active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RIO TINTO PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 24/08/2025 |
| RIO TINTO GROUP | Chief Executive Officer | 24/08/2025 |
Dampier Salt Ltd.
 Dampier Salt Ltd. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Supplies solar salt and gypsum | Chief Executive Officer | 31/08/2012 |
Chlor-Alkali Unit Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Rio Tinto Diamonds Ltd.
 Rio Tinto Diamonds Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in global diamond exploration, mining and sales and marketing business | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
U.S. Borax, Inc.
 U.S. Borax, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and supplies refined borates | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Simon Trott
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY RESOURCES OF AUSTRALIA LTD | Director/Board Member | 27/11/2017 |
| RIO TINTO GROUP | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2008 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Rio Tinto Plc
 Rio Tinto Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for mineral resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
Energy Resources of Australia Ltd.
 Energy Resources of Australia Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining, processing and selling of uranium | Non-Energy Minerals |
Rio Tinto Ltd.
 Rio Tinto Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for mineral resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
Dampier Salt Ltd.
Dampier Salt Ltd. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Supplies solar salt and gypsum | Process Industries |
U.S. Borax, Inc.
U.S. Borax, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and supplies refined borates | Non-Energy Minerals |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Rössing Uranium Ltd.
 Rössing Uranium Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides uranium mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Rio Tinto Diamonds Ltd.
Rio Tinto Diamonds Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in global diamond exploration, mining and sales and marketing business | Non-Energy Minerals |
Chlor-Alkali Unit Pte Ltd. |
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