Simon Trott

Chief Executive


Simon Trott
Simon Trott

Simon became Chief Executive on 25 August 2025. He has been on the Executive Committee since 2018, most recently as Chief Executive, Iron Ore, and before that as Rio Tinto’s first Chief Commercial Officer.

Simon brings over 25 years experience in operating, commercial and business development roles across a wide range of commodities and geographies, including as Managing Director of businesses such as Salt, Uranium, Borates and Diamonds. He has a strong commitment to values-based performance culture and strengthening partnerships with stakeholders.

Simon is focused on shaping Rio Tinto’s next chapter to deliver new standards for operational excellence and value creation, creating sustainable growth through focusing on the most compelling opportunities, and working in partnership with the communities in which we operate.

Feature stories

Pilbara - Gudai-Darri site, 2020

Our first solar plant to power new iron ore mine

Gudai-Darri will be our most technologically advanced mine yet
Straw biomass

A new way to decarbonise steelmaking

Tackling a global challenge
Strike while the iron (ore) is hot

Strike while the iron (ore) is hot: one woman’s philosophy

At the Iron Ore Company of Canada, Michelle has broken a lot of barriers - and “moved a lot of dirt” - thanks to three rules for living and working