Christopher Lynch

Non-executive director

BComm, MBA

Appointment: Director of Rio Tinto with effect from 1 September 2011 (notes A, N and I).

Skills and experience: Chris is chief executive officer of the Transurban Group, but has announced his intention to stand down in July 2012. His career has included seven years at BHP Billiton, where he was chief financial officer and then executive director and group president - Carbon Steel Materials. Prior to this Chris spent 20 years with Alcoa Inc.

External appointments (current and recent): Chief executive officer of the Transurban Group from 2008 until July 2012, executive director of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton plc from 2006 to 2007, non-executive director of AMT Management Limited during 2008, non-executive director of Citylink Melbourne Limited during 2008, non-executive director of Sydney Roads Limited during 2008, non-executive director of The Hills Motorway Limited during 2008, director of Minerals Council of Australia from 2006 until 2007, commissioner of the Australian Football League since 2008.

Notes:
(A) Audit committee
(R) Remuneration committee
(N) Nominations committee
(S) Sustainability committee
(C) Chairman's committee
(I) Independent