Management overview

Rio Tinto Alcan experienced management team is responsible for the strategic and operational performance of Rio Tinto Alcan businesses.

Dick Evans, chief executive, Rio Tinto Alcan, is a member of Rio Tinto's Board and Executive team, reporting to Rio Tinto chief executive Tom Albanese in London. Dick is based in Montreal.

Steve Hodgson, president and chief executive officer, Bauxite and Alumina, with responsibility for bauxite mines, alumina refineries and specialty alumina businesses worldwide. The headquarters of Bauxite and Alumina are located in Brisbane, Australia.

Jacynthe Côté, president and chief executive officer, Primary Metal with responsibility for all primary metal facilities and power generation installations worldwide. The headquarters of Primary Metal are located in Montreal, Canada.

Christel Bories, president and chief executive officer, Engineered Products with responsibility for Aerospace, Transportation and Industry (ATI), Extruded Products, Alcan International Network, Engineered and Automotive Solutions, Cable, Composites and Specialty Sheet. The headquarters of Engineered Products are located in Paris, France.

Ilene Gordon, president and chief executive officer, Packaging. The headquarters are located in Paris, France.

Phillip Strachan, chief financial officer, also responsible for business planning and analysis, information systems and technology, and business improvement.

Sandeep Biswas, senior vice president, Business Development, also responsible for business development in upstream businesses, technology sales, and product group merger and acquisitions.

Jean-Christophe Deslarzes, senior vice president, Human Resources, also responsible for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).

Corey Copeland, senior vice president, Communications and External Relations, also responsible for government relations and sustainable development.

Pierre Chenard, vice president and general counsel, leads Rio Tinto Alcan's legal function.