Governance
Jacynthe Côté
Jacynthe Côté BChem, age 51
Skills and experience: Jacynthe became chief executive, Rio Tinto Alcan from 1 February 2009. She joined Alcan in 1988. Her earlier roles in Alcan included plant management and senior positions in business planning, human resources and health, safety and the environment. In 2005, she was named president and chief executive officer of the Bauxite and Alumina business. In 2007, following the acquisition of Alcan, Jacynthe was named president and chief executive officer of Rio Tinto Alcan's Primary Metal business.
External appointments (current and recent):
Member of the Quebec Council of Manufacturers since April 2008.
