Jacynthe Côté

Chief executive, Rio Tinto Alcan

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Skills and experience: Jacynthe became chief executive, Rio Tinto Alcan in 2009. She joined Alcan in 1988 and has significant operational and international experience in the aluminium industry. She was chief executive officer, Primary Metal, Rio Tinto Alcan, where she was responsible for all primary metal facilities and power generation installation worldwide. Her previous roles in Alcan include president and chief executive officer, Bauxite & Alumina business group and senior management roles in business planning, human resources and environment, health and safety. Jacynthe has a degree in chemistry from Laval University in Quebec and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

External appointments (current and recent): Member of the Advisory Board of the Montreal Neurological Institute since July 2010, member of the Hautes Études Commerciales Board since 2009, member of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives since 2009, member of the International Aluminium Institute since 2009.