Management ChangeMay 14, 2026, 11:51 AM
Rio Tinto Appoints Trudi Charles as New Chief Legal Officer
AI Summary
Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Trudi Charles as its new Chief Legal Officer, Governance & Corporate Affairs, effective August 1, 2026. She will take over from Isabelle Deschamps. Charles brings over 20 years of legal experience from BP plc, where she held various senior legal roles, including Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President Legal, Supply, Trading & Shipping. Her background also includes nearly eight years with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.
Key Highlights
- Rio Tinto appointed Trudi Charles as the new Chief Legal Officer, Governance & Corporate Affairs.
- Trudi Charles will succeed Isabelle Deschamps in the role.
- She will officially join Rio Tinto from August 1, 2026.
- Charles previously served over 20 years at BP plc in various senior legal roles, including Deputy General Counsel.
- Her experience includes roles in BP's downstream and supply, trading & shipping businesses.
- She also spent almost eight years with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London and Hong Kong.
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