Simon Trott

Chief Executive, Iron Ore


Simon Trott
Simon Trott

Simon was appointed Chief Executive, Iron Ore in 2021 and will become Chief Executive on 25 August 2025.

Simon has been with Rio Tinto for more than 25 years in a variety of operating, commercial and business development roles across a number of commodities and geographies. Prior to his current role, Simon was Chief Commercial Officer from 2018 to 2021.

Simon knows Western Australia well and has a deep understanding of the iron ore business and customers globally. He is focused on transforming our Iron Ore business’s safe operational performance, delivering the mines of the future, positioning the Pilbara for a green steel future, and building strong partnerships with key stakeholders.